Togo
Region:
West Africa
RFHA Inc Regional Director:
Dr. Olajide Akeredolu
Africa Operations Chair:
Eric Kimani
Country Coordinator:
Germain Tomegah
Overview of health
challenges
Togo is a West African country bordered by Ghana to the west, Benin to the east and Burkina Faso to the north; it has an estimated population of 6.3 million.
There is high prevalence of communicable diseases here, including malaria, HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis (TB) and diarrhoea, as well as a rising incidence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), such as cardiovascular disease, cancers, chronic respiratory disease, diabetes mellitus and sickle cell diseases.
Togolese healthcare resources are very poor and mostly provide basic medical services. Buildings often lack basic necessities such as running water and electricity.
History
The implementation of Rotary Family Health Days in Togo was not done as part of a national program, but rather as one program that comprised the four Rotary districts within the countries of Benin, Togo and Ghana. To date, more than 63,000 people have accessed services offered by Rotary Family Health Days. Funding for Togo was received from a Rotary Foundation Global Grant of $10,760.
Rotary Family
Health Days Sites
Services offered included blood glucose testing, deworming, blood pressure screenings, the distribution of mosquito nets, hygiene packs and condoms.
Before the testing and screening exercises began, health talks were held covering topics such as the symptoms and dangers of HIV; the importance of regular exercise, a healthy lifestyle and nutrition choices; and personal hygiene.
Click on the report below to learn more about the Health Days that were held in Togo.
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Impact
1,324 people have attended Rotary Family Health Days. 57.6% of healthcare seekers were women. Services offered included blood glucose testing, deworming, blood pressure screenings, the distribution of mosquito nets, hygiene packs and condoms.
53 non-Rotary volunteers helped to deliver health services. Before the testing and screening exercises began, health talks were held covering topics such as the symptoms and dangers of HIV; the importance of regular exercise, a healthy lifestyle and nutrition choices; and personal hygiene.
Testimonials
Country Report
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Reporting from the Togo country committee
As a result of movement and gathering restrictions necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic, our 2020 campaign was unable to take place.
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National partners in the Togo Rotary Family Health Days included: