Pain in the ribcage, known as intercostal pain, is often a cause for concern. It may suggest a myocardial infarction. This pain can have many causes, whether related to thoracic or extra-thoracic problems.
On 7 May 2025, as a prelude to the Scientific Days of the Faculty of Health Sciences (FSS), the University of Lomé hosted a vast medical and surgical consultation campaign on its campus. This initiative, led by medical, pharmaceutical and paramedical
These days, when faced with a simple headache, slight fatigue or aches and pains, the reflex is often quick: turn to paracetamol. This medicine has become a staple in our family pharmacies. It effectively relieves mild to moderate pain and lowers fev
All nutrition should be regulated and adapted to one’s blood group. Those who eat everything indiscriminately put stress on their bodies, which eventually leads to breakdown. Milk and eggs are among the foods whose effects are more noticeable....
The "Glycemic Index Heart Diet" aims to protect the heart, regardless of age, circumstances, or family and medical history. While cardiovascular diseases are one of the leading causes of death in Togo, the risk of heart problems can be reduced by....
Still called ‘Mahoguèn’ by the Ewé of Togo and Ghana, ‘Zounza’ in Fon in Benin, caïlcédrat by the French, African mahogany by the English, mahogany from Sudan or Senegal, ‘Khaya senegalensis’ is a plant species that reproduces naturally in forests, b
A significant amount of dead fish was discovered on Saturday, May 3, 2025, in the stormwater retention basin of Todman, in Lomé. Alerted, the teams of the Ministry of Health and Public Hygiene intervened quickly to remove the fish from the site and p
Santé-Education marked 1 May, Workers' Day, with a ‘journalists' tea’. Much more than a simple coffee break, the meeting brought together media professionals to discuss a common concern: the worrying state of health in Togo. The main objective of thi
On April 27, 2025, the NGO Volontaires Internationaux pour la promotion de la Santé en Afrique (VISA) held the final of the second edition of the « Cercle Bleu » competition, an initiative aimed at raising diabetes awareness among young people. Compl
On 25 April 2025, the NGO International Volunteers for Health Promotion in Africa (VISA) organised a civic immersion tour for students who were finalists in the Cercle Bleu competition, an annual competition on diabetes. The aim of the tour, which w
The fruit of Tetrapleura tetraptera, better known as "4 sides" or "Prèkèssè" in Mina, is renowned for its many therapeutic virtues. However, what many still don't know is its potential role in preventing and relieving asthma attacks....
The avocado is a fruit rich in nutrients and offers many health benefits. Its vitamins, minerals, and active compounds make it a food with therapeutic effects when consuming both the pulp and the ....