One morning, you notice blood in your saliva. The sight of this blood is worrying. Is it normal? Why should it be? According to Dr Jean-Claude Bakpatina, General Practitioner at the Floréal clinic in Lomé, medication, poor dental hygiene and tumours
The Council of Ministers met on Wednesday 04 October 2023 under the chairmanship of His Excellency Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, President of the Republic. The main topic of discussion was universal health insurance. In line with his policy of social c
Undernutrition is very common among hospital patients. Its prevalence and consequences are underestimated. Undernutrition is in fact an independent factor in morbidity and mortality, and is responsible for significant additional hospital costs. Yasm
Decreased libido or a lacklustre sex life - this is one of the problems that plagues many couples these days. Fatigue, stress, anxiety and sometimes certain illnesses can be the cause. If a couple's sexuality is suddenly at half-mast, with pleasure
The International Day of Older Persons is celebrated every year on 1 October. To mark the occasion, the elderly of Lomé and the surrounding area took the opportunity to relax and enjoy themselves. The Service d'Assistance à la personne à Domicile et
A new national campaign for the free distribution of long-lasting impregnated mosquito nets (LLINs) will be held throughout Togo from 7 to 18 October 2023. The information was given on Tuesday 03 October at a press conference held in Lomé.This 5th ca
Taro leaves are nutritious, similar to spinach, and are commonly grown in subtropical and tropical regions. They are rich in vitamins A, C, folic acid and calcium, as well as disease-fighting antioxidants. Their high fibre content and low calorie con
Epidemics of dengue fever and chikungunya have been reported in some West African countries. These two haemorrhagic viral fevers, transmitted by mosquito bites, are becoming increasingly common in this part of the continent. Although there have been
The Capsule Djama game, launched by Société Nouvelle de Boisson (SNB) on 15 June, came to an end on 30 September 2023. The winners were rewarded for their loyalty to SNB. Belakeani Boue won the beautiful new BAIC by DIWA car up for grabs. The prize
The Network of International Non-Governmental Organisations in Togo (RONGITO) created in January 2018, is a group of international NGOs based in Togo wants to further strengthen its visibility and its interventions in Togo. To this end, RONGITO organ
« 5 Km on foot » is an innovative initiative to combat breast cancer. This « race for women » is scheduled for 07 October in Lomé and 13 October in Atakpamé. Registration is already open and is continuing online.
There is a proven link between a healthy diet and healthy teeth. While sweets are not recommended to prevent tooth decay, there are certain foods and drinks that are best enjoyed on a daily basis. Here are some foods whose composition can help mainta