According to the WHO, a sedentary lifestyle is the fourth leading risk factor for death worldwide. It is the No. 1 enemy of the heart. That's why it's so important to be active. According to Dr Damien Ekoué-Kouvahey, Sports Physician, « regular, mo
The NGO Volontaires Internationaux pour la promotion de la Santé en Afrique (VISA) is involving schoolchildren in the fight against diabetes in Togo. To this end, it is organising the first edition of the Génie en Herbe competition, which will take p
Spitting in public may seem like a harmless act, but the dangers are very real. In a world where public health has become a top priority, it's time to recognize public spitting as a contagious threat. Spit can carry a multitude of diseases, from bact
Le monde entier a célébré le 07 juin la Journée Internationale de la Sécurité Sanitaire des Aliments (JISSA). Cette célébration vise à attirer l’attention et inspirer l’action pour prévenir, détecter et gérer les risques d’origine alimentaire, dans l
The Christian Solidarity Department (DSC) in collaboration with the Health Division (DS) and the EEPT Health Week Ad Hoc Organizing Committee carried out an awareness-raising mission from May 02 to 10, 2024 across the ecclesiastical regions of Southw
On Friday June 14, 2024 in Lomé, the National Blood Transfusion Center (CNTS) launched the activities marking the celebration of World Blood Donor Day (WBDD), celebrated every June 14. For this 2024 edition, the theme is: « 20 years of celebrating b
La distinction n’est pas facile à faire entre l’allergie et l’intolérance alimentaire. Dans le premier cas, le système immunitaire est en cause, mais dans le second, le mécanisme est plus mystérieux. Une élimination, puis une réintroduction de l’alim
The Équipe Cadre Régional (ECR) du Grand-Lomé organized a training workshop for quality council members from the Agoè-Nyivé and Golfe districts in Lomé from June 3 to 8, 2024. The aim of the workshop was to reinforce their knowledge and skills in imp
Dans son livre, « Sucre : l’ennemi public n°1 », le Docteur Réginald Allouche, médecin généraliste français, ingénieur biomédical et spécialiste de la prévention du diabète et du surpoids martèle que le sucre, consommé en grande quantité, est toxique
Many people suffer from poor digestion due to overeating and overdrinking. It's often a never-ending problem. Adopting the right eating habits and focusing on certain foods can help regulate digestion.
Atherosclerosis is a disease of the arteries. « It begins in childhood with simple lipid streaks or fatty deposits on the surface of the intima, one of the three layers of the arteries. Their walls are lined by the endothelium, a coating long though
June 14, 2024 marks the 20th anniversary of World Blood Donor Day. This special day is an opportunity to thank blood donors around the world for their regular life-saving contributions, and to honor them for the significant impact they have on patien