Togo: The Togolese government opens a new era in the fight against cancer with the construction of a modern treatment center
Togo has reached a new milestone in its fight against cancer, thanks to President Faure Gnassingbé’s vision of providing accessible, quality healthcare for all. On November 15, 2024, during the symbolic laying of the foundation stone for the National Treatment Center in Lomé, Prime Minister Victoire Dogbé emphasized the government’s commitment to improving patient care.
Located within the 1st Rapid Intervention Battalion Camp (formerly Camp FIR), the new center will cover 1.600 square meters and will be equipped with state-of-the-art radiotherapy and nuclear medicine facilities.
This new public facility is part of an ambitious plan to strengthen the country’s healthcare network, particularly in the areas of cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and patient rehabilitation. It addresses an urgent need, as the most common cancers in Togo primarily affect women, with breast and cervical cancers being most prevalent, while men are more often diagnosed with prostate cancer, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, and stomach cancer.
In recent years, Togo has stepped up its efforts to combat cancer, with specialized units, including one dedicated to children, and a regional treatment center already in place. This project also aligns with President Faure Gnassingbé’s five-year health policy, which has made the fight against cancer a national priority.
With over 7.000 cases reported in 2022, the construction of this center marks a turning point for the country, which is now positioning itself to meet the growing healthcare needs of its population in a sustainable and effective manner. Togo is thus taking an important step toward improving cancer care and reducing the public health impact of this disease.
