Mental Health Care: Togo is moving to tackle a deep shortage of specialists, with fewer than 10 licensed psychiatrists for a population of over 8 million and long travel burdens for patients; reforms include a 2024–2027 mental health strategic plan and efforts to integrate care beyond stigma. Hospital Upgrades: The Ministry’s technical advisor is urging urgent rehabilitation and re-equipping of Nkwanta South Government Hospital (the facility also serves communities across the border in Togo) to improve diagnostics, reduce referrals, and meet international standards. Health Funding & Disease Control: Togo is set to benefit from a new $14.26 million West African health systems strengthening grant approved by the African Development Fund, including a cross-border “One Health” lab in Togo and stronger regional disease surveillance. Food Security (Lean Season): As the lean season approaches, WFP and the Togolese government are scaling up support in northern Togo after projections warned that about 332,000 people could face acute food insecurity without assistance. Disaster Preparedness: A national multi-hazard simulation exercise (“Mia Dzrado 2026”) in flood-prone Bas-Mono is testing coordination for scenarios including floods, cholera outbreaks, fires, chemical spills, and radiological incidents. Health Diplomacy: Tunisia and Togo signed a framework for regular foreign-ministry consultations, with cooperation priorities that include digital health, medical tourism, and research.