Back pain is very common after a certain age, and generally occurs between the ages of 40 and 80. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), by 2020, around 1 in 13 people (or 619 million people) will have had at least one episode of this pro
Swollen feet can happen to anyone. Although it can be worrying at first sight, there are several possible causes. Swollen feet can be caused by vascular problems, water retention or lack of exercise. Dr Patrick Ngou, Paediatrician (Cameroon) discusse
The free medical consultation campaign launched on April 08, 2024 ended on Sunday May 26, 2024, after visiting the thirteen communes of Greater Lomé and six localities in the Vo and Yoto prefectures. This initiative, orchestrated by the Institut Nati
The 77th session of the World Health Assembly (WHA77) opened on Monday 27 May 2024 in Geneva, Switzerland, with the theme ‘All for Health, Health for All’, and will run until 1 June 2024. Togo, through Professor Moustafa Mijiyawa, Minister for Healt
Lower abdominal heaviness is quite common among women. It can be due to pathologies related to the urinary, genital, and large intestine systems. What are the symptoms? When should you consult a doctor?
At what point is it advisable to make an appointment with a psychologist? And what is the difference between a psychologist and a psychiatrist?
La douleur lombaire est un mal commun de nos jours. 80% des personnes à l’âge adulte en souffrent ou en ont souffert à un moment donné dans leur vie. La douleur dans le bas du dos, appelée douleur lombaire, disparaît généralement lorsqu’elle est trai
Togo, known as a country with a high tuberculosis endemic, is continuing its efforts to combat the disease. In 2023, 3,133 cases of all forms of tuberculosis were detected. This relatively high figure is the result of the determination of the various
Wagashi is highly prized by consumers for its taste and nutritional quality. However, under certain hygienic conditions, microbes (e.g. faecal flora) can easily develop on this product, causing digestive problems for the consumer. The importance of f
Celery is one of those vegetables that are not only easy to incorporate into the diet but also give a boost to libido while promoting overall health. Celery is mainly known for its diuretic and hypotensive properties...
In Togo, cardiovascular accidents are very common. While many people survive, these survivors need to be extremely careful about their lifestyle. Indeed, a proportion of them will suffer a recurrence within five years of the first accident. In this c
Heliotropium indicum, known in Ewé as "koklotsugbé" due to its flower resembling a rooster's crest, is a plant widely used in traditional medicine. It contains active principles with various medicinal properties that can be ....