Mission to raise awareness among regional councils and clergy on the celebration of Health Week and the health policy of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Togo (EEPT)

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Extract from the article: 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

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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 Southwest (RESO) in Kpalimé, Southeast (RESP)in Atakpamé and Maritime in Tsévié (REMA). This initiative aims to inform the Regional Councils and Clergy of these regions about the health policy of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Togo (EEPT) and the celebration of Health Week. It was carefully planned in consultation with the inspectors of the South-West (RESO), South-East (RESP) and Maritime (REMA) ecclesiastical regions. The mission reached a total of 221 participants.

The awareness-raising team led by the Director of Christian Solidarity, Pasteur Kodzo Sueto Vouke-Woledzi, included key members of the Health Division, namely Dr Opportune Djoffon-Elitsa and his Assistant Dodzi Awuito, Presbyter Koffi Togbonou, a member of the commission, and Basile MIGNAKE, the commission's Communications Officer and General Manager of Santé-Education. Together, they visited various localities, including Hihéatro (RESP) on May 02, 2024, Tsévié Afegame (REMA) on May 08, 2024 and Kpalimé Afegame (RESO) on May 10, 2024.

The aim of this mission was to sensitize clergy and regional councils on several aspects such as the health policy of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Togo (EEPT), personal responsibility in health matters. During their mission, the delegation insisted on the obligation of each faithful to take care of his or her own health, encouraged each parish to establish a health commission to plan and manage health-related activities, promoted support and financial backing for the Health Division of the EEPT through its 05 health units, and created a regional platform to coordinate the health commissions of each parish.

Mission results

During these meetings, contacts were established to create communication platforms (WhatsApp) for regional health commissions, thus facilitating better national coordination. The meetings saw the active participation of 221 people, including pastors, catechists and presbyters, demonstrating strong commitment and interest in the proposed health initiatives.

This awareness-raising mission marks an important step towards better health care within ecclesiastical communities in Togo. By promoting the creation of health commissions in each parish and establishing regional coordination platforms, the Christian Solidarity Department (DSC) and the Health Division (DS) are laying the foundations for concerted action to improve the health and well-being of the faithful.

Raymond DZAKPATA