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Lomé hosted the 4th Congress of the Society of Gynecologists-Obstetricians of Togo (SGOT) on September 12 and 13, 2024. The meeting brought together experts in obstetric gynecology under the theme: "The Use of Technology in the Field of Health."....
Every year on September 10th, we observe World Suicide Prevention Day. This year's theme, "Changing the Narrative on Suicide," aims to encourage individuals, communities, organizations, and governments to engage in open and honest discussions...
In sub-Saharan Africa, according to a report published in July 2024 by the British publisher of scientific and academic journals Taylor & Francis Group, around 22% of medicines sold are substandard or falsified. Entitled «Prevalence of substandard, f
Considered as an inability to hear normally, hearing loss is a disease that affects more and more people worldwide. According to statistics shared by the World Health Organization (WHO), nearly 2.5 billion people could be affected by 2050. These alar
The World Health Organization (WHO) declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) on Wednesday, August 14, in response to the alarming spread of the mpox virus in Central and Eastern Africa. This virus, known for its...
World Bees Day 2024 was celebrated on Monday 20 May in Sotouboua, with a number of activities based on the theme ‘Let's fly to the rescue of bees with young people’. It was accompanied by a competition to find the best honey.
Monkeypox is rife in certain regions of the world, particularly in Africa. It has been declared a continental and international public health emergency by the CDC Africa and the World Health Organisation respectively. It is a contagious virus that ca
Good hygiene is a real obstacle to many infectious diseases, particularly those of feco-oral origin, and promotes health and well-being. For hygiene improvements to be of maximum benefit, they must be accompanied by improvements in drinking water sup
The ethics of blood donation are based on four fundamental principles that enable the CNTS to ensure national self-sufficiency in blood products. These fundamental principles, which are anonymity, voluntariness and non-profit, guarantee the safety, f
The Ministry of Health and Public Hygiene has a new leader. Professor Moustafa Mijiyawa has passed the baton to Professor Tchin Darré following the formation of the new government unveiled on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. According to directives,...
In Togo, epidemiological surveillance is being stepped up by the public authorities to prevent the spread of monkeypox. The reinforced measures come at a time when the disease has been declared a public health emergency on a continental and internati
Almost one billion people worldwide are affected by obesity. These are the findings of a study published in the British medical journal ‘The Lancet’ and carried out in collaboration with the World Health Organisation (WHO) to mark World Obesity Day o