From 19 to 25 October, Lomé is hosting the Heal by Hair programme, an initiative that aims to enable hairdressers to recognise the early signs of mental health issues and, where necessary, refer people to mental health experts.
The NGO Mutualistes sans frontières, in collaboration with the non-communicable disease surveillance division, is organizing a training workshop on therapeutic education for type 2 diabetes patients in Lomé from October 17 to November 3, aimed at aro
Jeunesse en Mission pour le Développement (JEMD), the local implementing partner of the Messanvi Gbeassor Foundation for Research and Action for Sustainable Development in Africa (FOMGRADA), organized a multisectoral workshop in Lomé on Friday, Oc...
Observing the genitals of a young girl or boy is a sensitive but essential task for parents, especially in the early years of life. Whether for reasons of hygiene, health, or education, it is sometimes necessary to examine or monitor this area of the
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
The National Health Insurance Institute (INAM) now facilitates communication with its beneficiaries: the number 8220 can be reached free of charge, regardless of the telephone operator used. This decision marks a further step in the institution's des
Early detection of cancer plays a major role in its successful management and in reducing the risk of recurrence and after-effects of treatment. While some screening procedures can only be carried out by a health professional, self-cleansing is a qui
The annual conference of the Observatory of E-Health in the South (ODESS), themed “Digital health in a crisis context,” was held on October 9, 2025, at the Pierre Fabre Foundation headquarters in Lavaur, France. Broadcast live at the University ....
Under the theme “Empowering young people to build the families they wish for in a just and hopeful world,” Togo celebrated, in October 2025, the World Population Day (WPD) together with the official launch of the 2025 State of the World Population..
There are several factors that can contribute to the development of breast cancer in women. Among these factors, poor eating habits play a significant role. Consuming more processed products than natural foods increases the risk of developing....
The government reorganization carried out under the Fifth Republic in Togo marks a new stage in the structuring of the health sector. On Friday, October 10, 2025, the official handover ceremony between Professor Tchin Darré, outgoing Minister of Heal
On Tuesday, October 7, the Platform of Press Organizations for Health (PLAFOPS) organized a day of reflection and advocacy on the role of the media in promoting health. The goal is to encourage the media in Togo to take ownership of health promo.....