The Centre Hospitalier Universitaire (CHU) Campus de Lomé is now home to an ultra-modern pediatric surgery unit. The infrastructure has been refurbished and equipped with the latest-generation equipment thanks to the NGO Smile Train and its partner K
The banana plant is best known for its fruit. But in reality, every part of the banana plant has enormous health benefits. Often overlooked is the fact that the leaves are also sources of health benefits for the body.
During pregnancy, there may be times when the mother-to-be displays depressive symptoms. What can be done to help a pregnant woman suffering from depression? How can depression during pregnancy be treated?
Le pissenlit, en Ewé « Agnoto » est souvent considéré comme une simple « mauvaise herbe ». Mais en réalité, c’est une plante aux multiples bienfaits pour la santé, notamment en ce qui concerne la santé du foie. Souvent négligée, cette plante joue un
Neem bark is rich in medicinal properties. It is rich in calcium, iron, zinc, magnesium and potassium. It is traditionally used to treat inflammatory diseases such as arthritis and rheumatism. Recent research has confirmed this property, highlighting
According to a British study, people on antidepressants may be less reactive to negative emotions, but also to positive ones. The study, conducted by the University of Cambridge and published in « Neuropsychopharmacology », explains that excessive us
Vitamin C is one of the best-known and most important vitamins. It is essential for strengthening the immune system, cell repair and recovery from injury. Vitamin C deficiency can therefore lead to a series of negative reactions that directly affec
The clitoris is an organ of the female genital system. Long restricted to its only visible part, the glans, the clitoris is in reality a complex, largely hidden organ. Often dubbed the « organ of pleasure », it in fact has only one function: to give
Periodontitis is an inflammation of the tissues that surround and support the teeth. According to Dr Georges Tokofai, President of the National Order of Dental Surgeons of Togo (ONCDT), Director of the International Dental Centre of Lome (CDIL), peri
A study published in the journal « Clinical Nutrition » has identified certain spices that appear to be beneficial to the health of the intestinal microbiota. The latter plays an important role in digestive, metabolic, immune and neurological functio
On the afternoon of Wednesday January 11, 2023, a party turned tragic at a hostel in Dapaong, a town some 613 km from Lomé. A man lost his life in the middle of the action with a girl, after swallowing a few aphrodisiac tablets. What really happened?
On August 17 and 18, 2023, the World Health Organization (WHO) organized the first high-level global summit on traditional medicine in Gandhinagar, India. The two-day summit assessed non-Western medical and healthcare practices, and looked at ways to