The Ukraine conflict, Covid, and the weather have all hampered Togo’s economic recovery
Even though they appeared promising at the start of the year, Togo’s economic prospects could be jeopardized by a number of factors, including the current global geopolitical environment, the rebound of covid with the appearance of new variants, and climate change. This is according to the African Development Bank’s...
Read moreAssisting Togo in improving its health-care system
In collaboration with the WHO, the World Bank is assisting Togo in improving the quality of its healthcare system. This includes providing computer, teaching, and videoconferencing materials to 14 paramedical training schools, as well as training over 600 midwives and nurses in the prevention of infection and care for...
Read moreTogo is preparing to deal with the Monkeypox outbreak that has infected several Western and African countries
The government of Togo is preparing to combat monkeypox, a disease that has infected a number of Western and African countries. Despite the fact that no cases have been reported in the region, precautions are being taken. Infectious disease experts, virologists, bacteriologists, and other healthcare workers gathered at Lomé’s Regional...
Read moreIn Togo, Trachoma is no longer a public health concern
Trachoma is a tropical disease that is underappreciated. Bacteria cause it, and it primarily affects children. Women are four times more likely to be affected by the disease than men. This is primarily due to women’s close contact with their infected children. Infections can cause scarring on the inner...
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