Dr. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea and Chris Wulff-Ceaser signing the agreement
Unilever Ghana PLC and the Ghana Health Service (GHS) have officially launched a nationwide oral health partnership aimed at strengthening preventive oral healthcare, expanding access to screenings, and significantly reducing the occurrence of cavities across the country.
The collaboration is expected to drive the expansion of the “Do The 2” campaign; an oral health initiative delivered through Unilever Ghana’s Pepsodent brand which promotes the simple but powerful message, ‘brush morning and night for the best smile.’
The initiative forms a key part of activities marking World Oral Health Day 2026, and reinforces ongoing schools and community outreach programmes across the country.
Leveraging the extensive nationwide reach of the GHS which operates across all regions and districts, the partnership will ensure oral health education and screenings reach more communities, schools, and households, particularly in underserved areas.
By integrating oral health promotion into GHS’s established network of health facilities and frontline professionals, the campaign will be delivered at scale with credibility and sustainability.
As part of the 2026 rollout, health professionals across districts will receive training in basic dental and oral health support to strengthen early detection and prevention.
The training will equip healthcare workers to support school and community-based oral health screenings; identify early signs of cavities and common oral health conditions, provide guidance on proper twice-daily brushing techniques and refer cases requiring advanced care to appropriate dental facilities.
Speaking after the signing ceremony, Managing Director of Unilever Ghana PLC, Chris Wulff-Ceaser, emphasised the importance of long-term collaboration in driving measurable health outcomes.
“Oral health is fundamental to overall wellbeing. Through this partnership with the Ghana Health Service, we are strengthening preventive education by equipping frontline health workers and expanding oral health awareness into communities nationwide. This is about building sustainable habits and healthier futures for Ghanaian families,” he said.
Director General of the GHS, Dr. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, noted that the partnership aligns with its mandate to promote preventive healthcare and strengthen community-based health education across the country.
Activities under the partnership will be rolled out nationwide in the lead-up to and beyond World Oral Health Day 2026, with ongoing monitoring to assess reach, screening coverage, and improvements in oral health awareness and practices.
Together, Unilever Ghana PLC and the GHS are working to ensure that brushing morning and night becomes a national habit, supporting healthier smiles and healthier lives across Ghana.
A Daily Guide Report