Mental Health Workforce: Togo is pushing to tackle a severe shortage of mental health specialists, with WHO noting fewer than 10 licensed psychiatrists for a population of over 8 million, while Zébé-Aného Psychiatric Hospital regularly exceeds its 120-bed capacity. HIV Drug Resistance Watch: Despite strong viral suppression (about 85%) among people living with HIV, early signs of resistance to dolutegravir have been reported in young patients, raising concerns about long-term treatment sustainability. Hospital Upgrade Call: Health officials are urging urgent rehabilitation and re-equipping of Nkwanta South Municipal Hospital in Oti Region—fixing deteriorating buildings and adding modern theatre and diagnostic equipment to reduce referrals and improve care. Regional Health Funding: Togo is set to benefit from a new $14.26 million West African health systems strengthening grant, including a cross-border “One Health” lab and stronger disease surveillance. Lean Season Food Security: As the lean season approaches, WFP and the Togolese government are scaling up support in northern Togo, warning that up to 332,000 people could face acute food insecurity without assistance. Disaster Preparedness: A national multi-hazard simulation exercise, “Mia Dzrado 2026,” is testing flood, cholera, accidents, fires, chemical spills and other emergency response systems in Bas-Mono. Public Health & Safety Planning: (Cross-border cooperation) Tunisia and Togo signed a framework for regular consultations that includes digital health and medical tourism.