Togo Standardizes Uniforms Across Public Health Facilities
Wednesday, 25 February 2026 06:50 
(Togo First) - Togo’s Ministry of Health on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, introduced a national dress code for staff in public health facilities, as part of broader efforts to modernize and better organize the healthcare system.
Authorities say the reform is designed to address a persistent problem: patients often struggle to identify medical personnel quickly, particularly in emergencies. The absence of clear visual distinctions between staff categories has, officials say, led to confusion, delayed access to appropriate services and complicated the handling of complaints.
The new rules establish a standardized color-coded system to enable immediate identification of medical and administrative staff.
Doctors, dental surgeons and pharmacists will wear white coats or white uniforms. Nurses will wear white uniforms with blue collars. Midwives will be dressed in knee-length pink short-sleeved coats or striped pink uniforms. Birth attendants will wear solid pink uniforms.
Laboratory and operating room technicians will wear dark blue uniforms, in line with international practice. Pharmacy assistants will be identified by light green coats. Support staff, including nurse aides, cleaners and laundry workers, will wear purple uniforms.
Administrative staff, such as secretaries and receptionists, will wear beige coats. Morgue staff will be dressed in khaki uniforms. Health Minister Delegate Tchin Darré said the standardization would improve safety within hospitals and help build trust between healthcare workers and patients.
The government also views the measure as a tool to strengthen oversight of services and improve complaint handling, notably through the rollout of a dedicated toll-free hotline.
Esaïe Edoh
