The publication of a five-year draft oral health strategy for the Isle of Man has been unexpectedly delayed.

Health Minister David Anderson and senior officials from his department were due to launch the 35 page document, and associated public consultation, at a media briefing this afternoon (Thursday).

But the event has been cancelled because of what's described as 'an error in the print run of the strategy booklet'.

A department spokesman said a small number of the booklets were produced, and the error was a section of text which 'didn't read properly'.

The briefing will be rearranged for a later date, in the near future.