AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoWomen’s Health: Togo is setting up a complaints system for the $62.5 million SWEDD+ women’s empowerment project, with local committees to handle concerns confidentially and aim to resolve cases within 20 days. The project supports girls’ and women’s access to healthcare, education and economic opportunities. Mental Health: A study of 576 women in Togo found 30% would first seek help from a hairdresser when facing a difficulty, while fewer than 1% would approach a health professional. The findings highlight salons as trusted spaces—and the need to connect women with formal support. Health Access: Togo’s new Voice of Togo initiative is gathering recordings and translations in Ewe, Kabiyè and Moba to develop local-language AI tools, including services that could help patients describe symptoms. One Health: Seven West African countries adopted regional plans in Lomé to strengthen surveillance and coordination against animal diseases, including bird flu and foot-and-mouth disease.
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