« Christmas without Handicap » was celebrated on Friday December 22 at the Centre National d'Appareillage Orthopédique (CNAO) in Lomé. The aim of this initiative is to bring joy to children with disabilities during the Christmas and New Year celebrat
Senna leaves (Agoè Gbé in Ewé or Cassia senna, Cassia angustifolia) are known for their laxative properties. They are recommended in cases of constipation : phytotherapist Sénam Kokou Bédi-Djinékou explains that senna leaves have « the particularity
Togo is experiencing rapid urbanisation and an uncontrolled population explosion. This demographic explosion is leading to a high demand for drinking water. In recent years, there has been a proliferation of packaged water, commonly known as "pure wa
The festive period is usually marked by excess food and weight gain. We consume too much alcohol and foods rich in sugars and fats. How to combine pleasure and health during the festive period? What foods should be preferred? Here are some dietary ti
Universal health insurance is undoubtedly the government's most important social reform. If it becomes operational, it will solve one of the problems of greatest concern to the Togolese people, namely the provision of health care. Health costs are im
Dans le cadre de son Plan de Travail Annuel (PTA 2023), les membres de l'Association des Professionnels de la Santé Environnementale du Togo (APSET) ont effectué le 21 décembre 2023 des inspections de contrôle des denrées alimentaires dans...
Burning on urination is a common symptom affecting millions of people. It's a burning, itching sensation that occurs before, during or just after urination. Most cases occur when urine comes into contact with the mucous membrane of the urethral walls
Arteries are pipes that carry oxygenated blood from the heart to different tissues and organs in the body. Healthy arteries have smooth internal walls and the blood passes through them easily. Blocked arteries result from plaque accumulation along th
Having a slim waistline is one of the fashions imposed on today's society, to the point of giving rise to a proliferation of accessories and practices that are highly prized by women and some men. These accessories come from the West, including the s
Ingrid Awadé, CEO of the Caisse Nationale de Sécurité Sociale (CNSS), said: « health is a powerful vector for socio-economic growth and a factor in poverty reduction ». Despite the efforts that have been made, Togo's health indicators are generally p
On 14 December 2023, two experts in the field of health and well-being, Coach Oncle Sam Elitsa and Dr Opportune Djoffon, led an informative training session in Lomé on the theme « Secrets revealed by Dr Santé ». The course enabled participants to acq
A key factor in physical and mental health, physical activity has become central to medical recommendations. During physical effort, the muscles draw mainly on their own reserves. The brain, for its part, relies on the reserves in the liver. The day