Dogta-Lafiè hospital opens 4 new departments

Dogta-Lafiè hospital opens 4 new departments
Extract from the article: Dogta-Lafia, a level 4 referral hospital, opened 4 new departments on Monday September 11. These are the Odontology Department, equipped with a dental prosthesis laboratory, hemodialysis, interventional cardiology with coronary angiography, and surgi

Dogta-Lafia, a level 4 referral hospital, opened 4 new departments on Monday September 11. These are the Odontology Department, equipped with a dental prosthesis laboratory, hemodialysis, interventional cardiology with coronary angiography, and surgical units (visceral, traumatology and general surgery). These departments are equipped with state-of-the-art equipment for patient care.

The Dogta-Lafiè hospital is gradually opening up to the public through the installation of services. Dogta-Lafiè Hospital is expanding its range of services, including the medical imaging, the gynecology, the neonatology and pediatrics. Interventional cardiology, trauma, visceral and general surgery units and a hemodialysis service are now available for patient care.

« Dogta-Lafiè is the missing link in the chain of health infrastructures in Togo. The ambition is to have a high-level, state-of-the-art technical platform. That's what we're in the process of achieving. We're making gradual progress to ensure that all services are operational. », says  Pr Etienne Ayité, Chairman of the Medical Committee, 

« We have acquired the latest-generation equipment, which will help us to develop our activities », adds Dr Eyouveï Akata, Medical Director.

Interventional cardiology department

This department treats certain conditions (coronary and valvular pathologies, malformations) by endovascular means, i.e. by passing miniaturized surgical instruments inside an artery or vein. « This technique is extremely useful, as it can prevent deaths from cardiac arrest or heart attack. Today, with this hospital, we are taking on a new dimension in the management of cardiovascular disease.This technique also represents a point of excellence in the management of these diseases in West Africa », Pr Roland N'guetta, Interventional Cardiologist at the Abidjan Heart Institute.

The department boasts state-of-the-art equipment, including a thermodynamic bay, a device for diagnosing aortic pressure, heart rhythm and blood oxygen levels, an anesthesia table and an intentional cardiology table.The room can accommodate 5 to 10 patients a day. We carry out 10 examinations a day.

A successful operation

Dogta-Lafiè performed the first surgery on a patient suffering from arterial disease, who was experiencing excruciating chest pain associated with exertion. Diagnosis revealed a narrowing of one of his arteries.The operation lasted 20 minutes.It was a success.

« This is our first coronography operation in the interventional cardiology unit. Coronography is an examination that visualizes the arteries of the heart.It involves the injection of a contrast medium. This examination enhances Togo's capacity to manage coronary disease. We have state-of-the-art equipment that will enable us to explore the pressures inside the heart », explained Dr. Yaovi Mignazonzon Afassinou, Cardiologist at Dogta Lafiè Hospital. The first illness that brings patients to this unit is heart attack.This disease is a race against time. If nothing is done within 06 hours, the patient may die.

Dental Department

Our hospital's dental unit is dedicated to the care of patients' oral health. Our team of experienced dentists, orthodontists and dental hygienists work closely together to provide high-quality, personalized dental care.  This srvice boasts an outstanding dental laboratory, with state-of-the-art equipment.  It designs and produces all kinds of dental prostheses.  « We have removable, fixed and alumina oxide prostheses. This laboratory is the only one of its kind in the sub-region. We have some forty machines for designing and fitting dental prostheses », emphasized Charles Prince Agbodjan, Dental Prosthetist. 

The the fact of setting up this latest-generation laboratory is to enable us to work faster.  « When we want to rehabilitate a patient, we'll take digital impressions using an optical scanner. This impression will be automatically transferred to the laboratory. And within a very short time, we'll have the dental prosthesis. So a patient who needs to be rehabilitated comes to this department. In more than 3 days, he can have his prosthesis », explains Dr Balakeyem Kebina, dental surgeon and orthodontic specialist.

The hemodialysis department

This department diagnoses and treats kidney disease, and offers nephrology consultations.

The surgery department

It is also dedicated to providing quality surgical care for patients. Using the Surgical Center offers many advantages to patients. In short, using our Surgical Center offers patients the assurance of personalized care, cutting-edge technology, a highly qualified medical team and nursing staff specialized in perioperative care. In a few months' time, Doga-Lafiè plans to set up an oncology unit where radiography and scintigraphy can be performed.

The medical team at Dogta-Lafiè Referral Hospital is made up of highly qualified and experienced professionals, dedicated to providing quality patient care.The team comprises a total of 79 doctors and 288 paramedics, including nurses, orderlies, laboratory technicians and radiology officers.

William O.

Author
santé éducation
Editor
Abel OZIH

Dogta-Lafia, a level 4 referral hospital, opened 4 new departments on Monday September 11. These are the Odontology Department, equipped with a dental prosthesis laboratory, hemodialysis, interventional cardiology with coronary angiography, and surgi

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