Furthermore, he has urged all Members of Parliament (MPs) to take a proactive role in addressing these issues through their respective District Development Authorities (DDAs), including the allocation of funds for dental care initiatives.
Marape expressed his concerns during his visit to the Youth With A Mission (YWAM) dental programme in Port Moresby last Saturday, August 5, 2023.
The visit prompted a critical realisation of the challenges facing the nation's oral health landscape.