AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoDigital Health & Data Protection: Togo’s Personal Data Protection Authority (IPDCP) has certified the first group of 32 corporate data protection officers after a 3-day training in Adétikopé, aiming to strengthen compliance with the 2019 personal data law across banking, telecoms, healthcare and other sectors. Trauma Care & Surgery Training: Lomé is hosting the 19th Congress of the French-speaking Orthopaedic Association (AOLF) alongside SOTOCOT, bringing together 400+ specialists to focus on trauma care across Africa, including road traffic injuries and care for patients with sickle cell disease. Emergency Preparedness: In Lomé, North Dakota and Togo’s National Civil Protection Agency took part in a disaster-response tabletop exercise under Operation Lignite Coast 2026, building incident-response skills for scenarios like cholera outbreaks. Public Health & Sanitation: Zoomlion Ghana launched nationwide emergency fumigation and disinfection in flood-affected areas to reduce disease risks linked to sanitation hazards left behind by rains. Maternal Health Research: A study highlights how mistreatment in gynecology and obstetrics services can deter women from seeking care and worsen maternal and newborn outcomes. Child Health (Regional Care): A baby from Togo, treated for ventricular septal defect surgery at Norton Children’s Hospital, marked her first birthday after successful treatment abroad.
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