Every September 16, the international community celebrates International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer. The main aim of this celebration is to enable the institutions working to protect the ozone layer to look back on the activities ini
The African Journalists and Communicators for Nutrition Initiative (IJCAN) organized a regional workshop on multisectorality and in-tersectoral dialogue in the fight against micronutrient deficiencies in Africa, from September 17 to 19, 2024, in...
In addition to covering their basic nutritional needs, athletes must pay particular attention to their carbohydrate intake before, during and after a sporting event, while optimizing their protein intake.
L'allaitement maternel joue un rôle significatif dans la prévention du diabète chez les mères. Plusieurs études ont démontré que l'allaitement peut réduire le risque de développer un diabète de type 2 après la grossesse.
In Togo, 30% of the population suffers from hypertension. The risk of having abnormally high blood pressure increases with age. High blood pressure is a major cardiovascular threat, with an increased risk of myocardial infarction, stroke and kidney f
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...
Do we know that diet can have an impact on mood and mental well-being? There is a correlation between diet and mental health. Studies have shown that balanced diets, such as the Mediterranean diet, can reduce signs of depression. Eating a diet rich i
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
Selon certains chercheurs, la fréquence des selles est un indicateur précis de l’état de santé global et il existe effectivement un nombre optimal de selles par jour.
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...