From May 15 to 17, 2024, Lomé hosted the 12th congress of the Société Africaine Francophone d'Hématologie (SAFHEMA) and the 1st of the Société Togolaise d'hématologie, d'immunologie et de transfusion sanguine (SoTHI-TS). The meeting brought together
Maladie chronique, l’hypertension artérielle est une hyperpression du sang sur la paroi des artères. On compte ainsi 1.28 milliard de personnes atteintes d’hypertension artérielle dans le monde, dont 700 millions qui ne sont pas traitées. Elle touche
Health professionals often recommend health checks to the general public. What are the benefits? What medical tests are indicated? How often should they be carried out? Dr Alassane A. Gafarou, Occupational Physician, sheds light on the importance of
Jatropha gossypifolia or red Jatropha, also known as « Babatidjin » in Ewe in Togo and "Gnoukpotounvôvô" in Fon in Benin, is one of the most widespread plants in tropical Africa. The young leaves and stem are generally dark purple in colour. Througho
It's sometimes difficult to prioritise your own well-being, given the stressful life you lead at the office or in the departments. However, by adopting a few healthy habits, you can turn your working day into an energising experience that's good for
Newborns and children are fragile and more exposed to disease. This is also the case for the elderly. While children's vulnerability is due to their embryonic immune system, in the case of the elderly it is due to a reduced capacity of the immune sys
Every 28 April, the world observes World Day for Safety and Health at Work (WDOSH). It's an important opportunity to raise awareness and mobilise people around the crucial issues of safety and health at work, and to take concrete action to create a s
Preoccupied with their libidinal performance, many users regularly resort to tablets, decoctions, powders and barks. These are products that boost sexual stamina and appetite. Men and women alike use and abuse these aphrodisiacs, which are freely av
Smile Train, the world's largest cleft charity, and Scottish charity Kids Operating Room are working to improve human health and tackle the proliferation of greenhouse gases. As part of the commemoration of Earth Day, the two organisations have set t
Le bananier est connu pour son fruit. Mais en réalité chaque partie du bananier possède des avantages énormes pour la santé. Souvent on ignore que les feuilles sont également des sources de bienfaits santé pour l’organisme.
L’urine peut révéler l’état de santé d’une personne. C’est ainsi qu’il faut toujours vérifier la couleur et l’aspect de l’urine. Il arrive des fois que l’urine devienne mousseuse. Est-ce un signe d’une quelconque maladie ?
At the heart of the medical emergency chain, ambulance drivers play an essential and often little-known role. Their profession, although sometimes underestimated, is of vital importance to the healthcare system. These dedicated professionals are ofte