Djarkpanga/Tindjassé: Minister Tchin Darré tours the Mô district

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Extract from the article: On Monday 03 February 2025, the Minister for Health and Public Hygiene, Professor Tchin Darre, paid a field visit to the Prefectural Hospital Centre (CHP) in Djarkpanga, located around 80 km from Bassar, as part of his monitoring of ongoing projects

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On Monday 03 February 2025, the Minister for Health and Public Hygiene, Professor Tchin Darre, paid a field visit to the Prefectural Hospital Centre (CHP) in Djarkpanga, located around 80 km from Bassar, as part of his monitoring of ongoing projects and new health infrastructure in the Mô district. The visit is part of the government's commitment to improving access to healthcare and the quality of health services in rural areas.

In the coming days, the CHP in Djarkpanga will benefit from the renovation and construction of health infrastructure, an initiative made possible thanks to the partnership between the Togolese government and KfW, a development financing organisation. One of the most notable projects is the construction of a large maternity hospital, a major undertaking that will meet the local need for obstetric care. The site of the future maternity unit was visited by the Minister, who expressed his optimism that the work would have a positive impact on the health of the local population.

During his visit, Professor Tchin Darre urged health staff to redouble their efforts to improve health services and have a positive impact on the health of the population. He also stressed the importance of maintaining the equipment recently made available, pointing out that these modern facilities must be properly used and maintained to ensure their longevity.

The minister also visited a mobile clinic set up by the Togolese Armed Forces in memory of the late President Gnassingbé Eyadéma. This initiative, which was launched a few weeks ago, has been a great success with the local population, responding to a crucial need for healthcare in this remote region.

Pr Tchin Darré at the USP Tindjassé before renovation work begins

Continuing his trip, Minister Tchin DARRE visited the Unité Sanitaire de Proximité (USP) in Tindjassé, also in the Mô district, where work is planned to renovate the existing infrastructure and build a modern maternity unit.  This project is supported by partners such as GIZ and Plan Togo.The minister emphasised the importance of these improvements in boosting healthcare provision in the area.

Statistics from the Prefectural Health Department (DPS) show that the leading cause of consultations in the region is malaria, followed by snake bites and respiratory infections.  The minister called on those involved in the operation to take stronger measures to respond rapidly to these cases, particularly during periods of high incidence.

Professor Tchin Darre's visit demonstrates the Togolese government's ongoing commitment to improving health infrastructure and increasing access to healthcare for rural populations.

Jean ELI