Togo strengthens rural healthcare with new medical units in Doufelgou
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In its ongoing efforts to improve healthcare accessibility nationwide, the Togolese government has inaugurated five new Peripheral Care Units (USPs) in Doufelgou Prefecture. These modern facilities mark a significant step toward achieving universal health coverage, particularly for rural populations.
Each newly constructed unit provides comprehensive medical services including consultation rooms, delivery wards, postnatal care spaces, pharmacy services and waiting areas.
The infrastructure development directly addresses critical gaps in healthcare access for remote communities.
This initiative forms part of President Faure Gnassingbé’s Universal Health Insurance (AMU) program, designed to eliminate both financial and geographical barriers to medical care.
The results demonstrate tangible progress – national healthcare accessibility has risen dramatically from 71% to 90.7% of the population between 2020 and 2023.
Health Minister Prof. Moustafa Mijiyawa emphasized the government’s commitment to healthcare equity, stating these units will significantly improve maternal and child health outcomes in northern regions.
The facilities are expected to serve over 50,000 residents annually while reducing travel time to medical care by approximately 80% for local communities.
Togo’s healthcare expansion continues with plans to establish 30 additional USPs across the country by 2025.
This sustained investment positions Togo as an emerging regional model for equitable health system development and inclusive social policy.
Kodjovi MAKAFUI
