The two most common dental diseases, caries and periodontal disease, are caused by bacterial infection. But they are not the same thing. You can have cavities without periodontal disease, or vice versa. If left untreated, they can lead to sometimes
The Minister of Health and Public Hygiene, Professor Tchin Darre, travelled to Namon on 17 January 2025, a town around 70 km north-west of Kara in the prefecture of Dankpen, to coordinate the response to a meningitis epidemic affecting the region. T
Many men over the age of 40 can experience occasional erectile dysfunction. The penis is made up of spongy tissue with numerous blood vessels running through it. When there is sexual stimulation, the brain sends a message to the blood vessels so that
After overeating, particularly during the festive season, especially in terms of fat, sugar and alcohol, it's no surprise that the health balance shows an imbalance in favour of the disease. You need to take immediate action while your body is still
Togo is devoting a record budget of 19 billion CFA francs in 2025 to accelerate its drinking water access projects. Between rural initiatives and urban projects, the country aims to achieve 100% national coverage by 2030.
In the prefecture of Zio in south-east Togo, vegetation fires represent a recurring environmental challenge, threatening biodiversity and the livelihoods of local communities. According to Akpla Yao, Prefectural Director of the Environment in the pre
Teeth whitening refers to procedures designed to lighten the colour of teeth. This procedure is generally carried out by a dental surgeon, but is increasingly offered by beauty salons.
In a press release dated 15 January 2025, Prof Tchin Darré, Minister of Health and Public Hygiene, stated that the Kara region, and in particular the district of Dankpen, is currently experiencing cases of meningitis. Faced with this worrying situati
Regular dental appointments are essential if you want to maintain good oral health. How often should I go for a check-up?
On December 20, 2024, Togo's Ministry of Health and Public Hygiene published an alarming communiqué concerning the increase in cases of indigestion and food poisoning observed in health facilities after the end-of-year festivities. These incidents ar
Professor Tchin Darre praised the availability and commitment of all those involved in the health system, whom he found at their posts and fully mobilized to ensure quality care. He also took advantage of the tour to visit a number of health infrastr
On 21 and 22 November in Kpalimé, the Ministry of Health presented the results of the STEPS 2021 survey on risk factors for non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The survey was carried out with financial support from the WHO. The STEPS survey, carried ou