Fight against tuberculosis in Togo: concrete results recorded

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Extract from the article: Once considered an epidemic associated with poverty, tuberculosis is gradually declining in Togo. The country shows positive results thanks to a strict national policy and the commitment of health personnel. Patients now benefit from rapid and free t

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Once considered an epidemic associated with poverty, tuberculosis is gradually declining in Togo. The country shows positive results thanks to a strict national policy and the commitment of health personnel. Patients now benefit from rapid and free treatment, while prevention and follow-up are intensified in health facilities.

Early detection campaigns are multiplying across the country, supported by free treatment and enhanced psychological support. These joint efforts have achieved a treatment success rate of 87% in 2022, with a target of 90% by 2027, according to the National Tuberculosis Control Program (PNLT).

According to the "Global TB Report", the incidence of tuberculosis dropped by 43% between 2015 and 2021, falling to 33 cases per 100,000 inhabitants. Government projections are for an impact of 25 cases by 2027, confirming the strength of the national strategy.

A decisive turning point has been initiated with the deployment of GeneXpert machines, recommended by the WHO for rapid and reliable diagnosis. The number of equipped sites increased from 14 in 2020 to 52 in 2024, reducing analysis times from 72 to 24 hours. This technological progress has allowed the number of cases detected to increase from 2,312 in 2020 to 3,129 in 2024.

Beyond the numbers, Togo relies on a human and integrated approach: patients benefit from psychosocial monitoring to strengthen adherence to treatments and prevent relapses. This comprehensive strategy reflects the will of the authorities to make health a pillar of sustainable development and to offer every citizen the opportunity to heal with dignity.

Although the total eradication of tuberculosis is an ambitious goal, Togo proves that with political determination, medical advances and solidarity, one can reverse the course of a disease feared for a long time.

Jean ELI