FSS Scientific Days: mobilisation around the health fair campaign

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Extract from the article: On 7 May 2025, as a prelude to the Scientific Days of the Faculty of Health Sciences (FSS), the University of Lomé hosted a vast medical and surgical consultation campaign on its campus. This initiative, led by medical, pharmaceutical and paramedical

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On 7 May 2025, as a prelude to the Scientific Days of the Faculty of Health Sciences (FSS), the University of Lomé hosted a vast medical and surgical consultation campaign on its campus. This initiative, led by medical, pharmaceutical and paramedical students, with the support of their teachers and several health professionals, is taking place at two sites: the Lomé University Works Centre  (COUL) and the FSS.

The aim of this operation is to offer the university community and local residents free medical consultations, targeted screening and awareness-raising activities, in a spirit of prevention, solidarity and civic commitment.

The campaign mobilises dozens of students at the end of their training, under the supervision of practising doctors, to offer consultations in general medicine, ophthalmology, dermatology, gynaecology, pneumology and rheumatology, among others.Particular emphasis is placed on screening for hypertension and diabetes, silent but increasingly widespread chronic diseases.  In addition, free medicines are distributed.

‘This campaign is an opportunity to apply our knowledge while serving the public. It's also a time for exchanging ideas, raising awareness and empowering people. All the medical specialities are represented to meet as many needs as possible’, explains Sam-Sam Derpeng Liliane, a doctor of pneumology.

One of the most high-profile aspects of this campaign is the blood donation stand. Volunteers flock to the stand every day to make this simple but vital gesture.This action is of vital importance in a university setting where awareness-raising plays a key role.

‘In addition to the free consultations, we wanted to include a blood donation campaign to give everyone the chance to make a concrete civic gesture. Giving blood has the potential to save a life’, explains Ruth Yaké, Doctor of Pharmacy and member of the organising committee.

Students give blood to save lives...

Every day, many volunteers come forward to make this vital gesture. ‘I'm a mathematics student at the University of Lomé. I volunteered to give blood here at the FSS, as part of the Scientific Days. I think it's an excellent initiative: giving blood saves a life. And when you need it yourself, there will be someone there for you. I invite all students to do this’, said Defodji Dohato, visibly pleased with his contribution.

Messan-Toutoum Light Eméfa, a mathematics student at the Faculty of Science, says: ‘I came to give blood to save lives. As a student, I think it's essential to take part in this show of solidarity. I invite my fellow students to do the same.

This fair campaign is part of an innovative teaching initiative.It enables future healthcare professionals to develop their clinical skills in a practical, interactive setting, while coming face to face with the diversity of medical situations.

It also marks the official launch of the Scientific Days of the Faculty of Health Sciences, which from 14 to 16 May will bring together researchers, professionals, students and institutions to discuss the challenges of public health, medical research and therapeutic innovation. The campaign, which has already recorded several hundred consultations since it was launched, will continue until 9 May 2025 at the COUL, and then within the Faculty of Health Sciences itself to accompany the start of the activities planned as part of the FSS Scientific Days.

Source: univ-lome.tg