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Un cas de Mpox confirmé à Lomé : les autorités sanitaires en alerte

Le ministère togolais de la Santé a annoncé vendredi la confirmation d’un cas de Mpox (anciennement appelé variole du singe) dans la ville de Lomé , marquant une montée en puissance des mesures de prévention. La patiente est une jeune femme âgée de 22 ans , résidente du district sanitaire du Golfe , actuellement hospitalisée dans un service spécialisé en maladies infectieuses. Son état est sous observation constante . Qu’est-ce que le Mpox ? Le Mpox est une maladie virale contagieuse , causée par un virus apparenté à celui de la variole. Bien qu’il soit généralement moins grave, il peut entraîner des complications graves, notamment chez les personnes immunodéprimées. Longtemps endémique en Afrique centrale et de l’Ouest, le virus refait surface ces derniers mois dans plusieurs pays, relançant les efforts mondiaux de prévention. Modes de transmission Le virus se transmet […]

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Cholera Outbreak Claims Lives in Ada.

A cholera outbreak in the Ada region has tragically claimed the lives of two individuals, with 43 reported cases, according to the Ghana Health Service (GHS). The outbreak, affecting both Ada East and Ada West districts in the Greater Accra Region, has raised urgent concerns among health officials.In a media interview, Dr. Frank Bekoe, the Director of Public Health at the GHS, confirmed the current figures and outlined ongoing efforts to manage the situation. He reported 37 confirmed cases in Ada East and six in Ada West, emphasizing the critical need for early detection and contact tracing to prevent further spread.Health authorities are focusing on mobilizing resources to contain the outbreak and ensure that infected individuals receive prompt treatment. Cholera, caused by the Vibrio cholerae bacteria, spreads primarily through contaminated food and water, exacerbated by poor sanitation and limited access […]

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Ahafo WASH Program to Provide Safe Water for Over 71,000 Children and Women.

In Nyamebekyere, a cocoa farming community in the Ahafo Region, young girls like Precious and Mahidi face the daily challenge of fetching water from distant streams before heading to school. This arduous task, along with long walks to school, is impacting their education and future dreams. However, hope is on the horizon. The Ahafo Region Integrated Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Programme (ARIWP), supported by the Conrad Hilton Foundation and implemented by World Vision Ghana, is set to provide safe water to over 71,000 people, transforming the lives of children like Precious and Mahidi. The initiative will ensure improved access to water in rural communities, reducing the burden of long treks and allowing more focus on education.

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