5th edition of MaBEST: the colours are coming

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Extract from the article: The 5th edition of the Togo Wellness and Health Market (MaBEST) will be held from April 6 to 16, 2023 at the Palais des Congrès in Lomé. The theme chosen for this edition is: « Health according to our knowledge and African realities ». The informatio

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The 5th edition of the Togo Wellness and Health Market (MaBEST) will be held from April 6 to 16, 2023 at the Palais des Congrès in Lomé. The theme chosen for this edition is: « Health according to our knowledge and African realities ». The information was given during a press conference held on 21 March 2023.  Santé-Education, promoter of MaBEST, wants to encourage everyone to take part in prevention and to become aware that diseases can be avoided if we are informed and sensitised.

In Togo, the prevalence of high blood pressure, the main risk factor for stroke and heart disease, is 30.5% and that of diabetes is 6.2% among the active population aged 15 to 64, according to figures from the Ministry of Health. These figures show that the challenge of health promotion is enormous and calls for effective and permanent action.  Thus, after three face-to-face editions and two online editions because of Covid-19, Santé-Education is back to bring to the populations information, education and promotion activities of organic products with high health impact, early detection of non-communicable diseases, through the 5th edition of the Togo Health and Wellness Market (MaBEST).

According to the president of the Organising Committee, Basile Mignaké, this 5th edition will target the youth. « During this edition, we will put more emphasis on the health of young people, since it is noticed today that junk food is the main cause of obesity, overweight leading to cardiovascular diseases and diabetes in our communities. They will be given nutritional advice to avoid obesity. This year again, consultations will be free at our health event. As always, we want to provide health information to the population through the various activities that will be held on the MaBEST site », he said

Purpose of the theme of this 5th edition

The theme of this 5th edition aims to highlight in its main activities the health practices and knowledge in our communities in Togo and in Africa. Indeed, Africa has several health practices and knowledge that are nowadays neglected and ignored. This knowledge must not disappear, it must be known and integrated into current health practices.

Whether it is in the area of nutrition, women's and children's health, sexual health, hygiene of life, Africa has demonstrable knowledge and practices that can help populations improve their health. These are the so-called real health tips, the good and effective recipes of grandmothers. With the contribution of specialists, the 5th edition of MaBEST will be a meeting place for sharing and discovering health practices and knowledge.

Highlight activities

The various activities that will be held on the site of the Togo Wellness and Health Market include public conferences with expert doctors, nutritionists, naturopaths, phytotherapists; exhibitions of products and foods with a high positive impact on health. The population will also be able to benefit from medical and nutritional consultations, tests for diabetes, hypertension, Covid-19, hepatitis, cancer, HIV/AIDS, artistic performances, medical and phytotherapy care and advice on sexual and reproductive health.

More than 40,000 visitors are expected during this 10-day market. This event is also an opportunity for sponsors and partners to communicate about their products and services.

Jean ELI