In the journal “Scientific Reports”, researchers demonstrate how prolonged exposure to light can have irreversible consequences for eyesight. When you look at a television screen, computer or tablet, the light emitted activates the photoreceptors. A
The cool monsoon season is not the best time for people with sickle cell disease. Sickle cell anaemia is the most widespread genetic disease in the world, linked to the presence of an abnormal haemoglobin called haemoglobin S in the blood. Several fa
Diabetes increasestherisk of developing visual impairment. Although it is not the main cause of cataracts, diabetes is nonetheless an important and recognised contributing factor. A cataract is a progressive opacification of the crystalline lens. In
The Service d'Assistance à personne à Domicile et dans les Hôpitaux de l'ONG Volontaires Internationaux pour la Santé en Afrique (SADH-VISA) organised a recreational outing for the elderly on Saturday 27 August at Lomé beach. The aim of the event was
Nearly 200 healthcare providers have been trained in the individualised management of TB patients using the E- Tracker tool. The aim is to optimise the management of TB patients in Togo. The training, which took place from1 to 10 August 2022 in Tsévi
The wave of cool weather that blows through these days has an impact on health. And a whole range of illnesses can flare up during this period. They constitute a real public health problem. These include respiratory allergies, nasopharyngeal infectio
The Togolese government, through the Ministry of Health, in collaboration with WHO, is organising a free national polio vaccination campaign from 15 to 18 August 2022. The involvement of media professionals is vital to the success of this campaign. T
Covid-19 now seems a distant memory for the Togolese population. All the indicators now seem to be in the green, with a reduction in the circulation of the virus and hospital admissions. However, the epidemic is not over, and cases are still being re
A national cancer control plan for 2022-2025 was approved on Wednesday 11 May 2022 in Lomé. Four billion CFA francs will be devoted to research, prevention and care. The aim of the plan is to achieve a reduction in mortality through rapid treatment o
In Togo, women traders play an essential role in the local economy. They are often the first to deal with emergency situations, such as injuries, fainting, falls or illness. Aware of this, the NGO Volontaires Internationaux pour la promotion de la Sa
From 22 to 24 October 2024, Lomé hosted the 5th annual regional meeting of the Community of Practice (CoP) on the integration of post-partum family planning (PFPP) with maternal, newborn and child health (MNCH) and nutrition. Participants from 16 cou
Par un arrêté en date du 23 octobre 2024, le ministre de la Santé et de l’Hygiène Publique, Prof. Tchin Darré a instauré un nouveau code vestimentaire harmonisé pour l’ensemble du personnel exerçant dans les formations sanitaires à travers le territo