The year 2024 will go down in Togo’s history as a decisive turning point in the improvement of health services. Driven by an ambitious vision from President Faure Gnassingbé, the Togo 2025 government roadmap has made it possible to accelerate the deployment of structuring projects, notably Universal Health Insurance (AMU), while making historic investments in infrastructure and equipment. medical.
The AMU represents one of the major pillars of the reforms undertaken. This program aims to guarantee equitable access to quality care, particularly for the most vulnerable populations. Its deployment, supported by considerable financial and logistical efforts, reflects the government’s commitment to laying the foundations for sustainable universal health coverage.
In addition to infrastructure, measures have been put in place to strengthen the availability of essential medicines and improve the training of medical personnel, thus contributing to the quality of the services offered.
Among the flagship initiatives, the Wezou program particularly stood out. This system, dedicated to pregnant women and newborns, has made it possible to significantly reduce the risks linked to maternity and improve maternal and child health indicators.
In 2024, the program saw remarkable expansion, with better geographic coverage and greater availability of essential services, such as prenatal consultations and access to emergency obstetric care. This success reflects an integrated strategy adapted to the needs of the populations.
Unprecedented investments
To support these initiatives, the government has undertaken ambitious investments in infrastructure and medical equipment. New health centers were built, while existing facilities were modernized and equipped with cutting-edge technologies.
These efforts aim to reduce regional inequalities in access to care, by ensuring that every Togolese, regardless of their place of residence, can benefit from an adequate health service.
These advances demonstrate Togo’s unwavering commitment to building an inclusive, resilient and forward-looking health system. By strengthening access to care and placing vulnerable populations at the center of its priorities, the government is paving the way towards universal health coverage, in line with the objectives set by the Togo 2025 roadmap.
And document recently published by official services highlights the steps taken and the challenges remaining to be met. The year 2024 has demonstrated that, thanks to a clear vision and collective work, it is possible to bring concrete and lasting improvements to the daily lives of citizens.
