Togo Adopts New Tools to Fight Neglected Tropical Diseases Better
Last week, Togo approved two new management guides on neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). The documents were validated on February 28 in Kpalimé. They are expected to help better diagnose and treat skin diseases in Togo, especially in its rural parts. This effort is part of a project titled "Improving the Diagnosis and Treatment of Cutaneous NTDs in Togo Using Information and Communication Technologies." The Togolese Society of Dermatology and Sexually Transmitted Infections (SOTODERM) leads the project with support from the German Association for the Fight Against Leprosy and Tuberculosis (DAHW) and the Togolese Ministry of Health. The German Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) funds the program. The guides provide health workers with descriptions of skin conditions, screening methods, and treatment protocols tailored to local needs. Dr. Gnossikè Piham, who leads Togo's National NTD Programme, said these tools will […]