AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSpecialist Care: Dogta-Lafiè Hospital in Lomé has performed its first two endoscopic spine surgeries, adding a less invasive option for some patients with herniated discs and nerve compression and helping expand specialized care in Togo. Sleeping Sickness: WHO is training health workers from 10 African countries in Lomé to use acoziborole, a new single-dose oral treatment for eligible patients. The training aims to support safe rollout and further training in participants’ home countries. Health Coverage: Insurers and healthcare representatives met in Lomé to discuss widening affordable coverage while keeping insurance financially sustainable, with talks focusing on claims oversight, costs and digital tools. Rehabilitation Workforce: Togo plans to introduce a master’s program in prosthetics and orthotics as part of a regional initiative to train rehabilitation specialists and improve access to care.
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