Togo unveils 2030 plan to eliminate key neglected tropical diseases

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Friday, 30 January 2026 10:50

Togo unveils 2030 plan to eliminate key neglected tropical diseases

(Togo First) - Togo presented its 2030 strategy to combat neglected tropical diseases at an event in Lomé on Thursday, ahead of World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day on Jan. 30.

The Health Ministry said it aims to eliminate diseases including onchocerciasis, schistosomiasis, leprosy and yaws. Health authorities say these illnesses have a lasting impact on productivity, schooling and household income, particularly in rural areas.

Dr. Mamadou Nouhou, the World Health Organization’s representative in Togo, praised the country’s commitment.

“The government of Togo has demonstrated leadership in this fight, stressing that no one should be left behind and rallying efforts to eliminate four neglected tropical diseases,” he said.

Togo has become a regional leader, becoming the first country to eliminate four neglected tropical diseases as public health threats: lymphatic filariasis, African trypanosomiasis, trachoma and dracunculiasis.

The WHO said it would continue to support Togo in tackling remaining challenges.

At the national level, officials stressed the importance of community involvement. Dr. Niosike Piham, coordinator of the national programme, said the biggest challenge was mobilising local leaders, including mayors, traditional chiefs and opinion leaders.

This year’s theme is “Unite, Act to Eliminate Neglected Tropical Diseases.” Activities were officially launched by Kokou Wotobe, secretary general of the Health Ministry. Awareness campaigns and treatment initiatives are planned nationwide, with the aim of reducing the health and economic burden of these diseases by 2030.

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REFORMS OVERVIEW

STARTING A BUSINESS (more info)

At the fifteenth position, worldwide, and first in Africa, under the Starting a Business index of the 2020 Doing Business ranking, Togo sustains its reformative dynamics with more reforms….

ENFORCING CONTRACTS (more info)

Compared to some years ago when it was one of the lowest rankers under the Doing Business’ Enforcing Contracts indicator, Togo, leveraging many efforts to improve its business climate, was able to jump significantly on the index in the recent years... .

CONTRACT EXECUTION (more info)

Creation of special chambers of commerce for small debts • Creation of chambers of commerce at the Court of Appeal • Civil and commercial cases now handled by distinct clerks • Establishment of commercial courts in Lomé and Kara • Lawyers and bailiffs now have access to the FORSETI COMMERCIAL platform • A maximum period of 100 days was fixed to settle a commercial dispute .

TRADING ACROSS BORDERS (more info)

In comparison to previous years,Togo has significantly improved its ranking under the“Trading across borders” indicator by adopting multiple reforms that focus mainly on the digitization and reduction in delays, for import and export procedures related to import and export.

In comparison to previous years, Togo has significantly improved its ranking on the “Trading across borders” index by adopting multiple reforms that focus mainly on the digitalization and reduction in delays, for import and export procedures related to import and export.

CONSTRUCTION PERMIT (more info)

After moving from the 133rd to 127th place under the 2020 Doing Business’ construction permit index, Togo intends to reiterate this feat in the coming edition of the global ranking. To this end, it has introduced this year multiple reforms.

GETTING ELECTRICITY (more info)

Over the past two years, Togo’s ranking under the Doing Business’ Getting electricity and water indicator has increased consistently. Owing this performance to multiple reforms aimed at making it easier for businesses to access power and water, Lomé plans to introduce even more reforms this year to keep up its improvements.

REGISTERING A PROPERTY (more info)

Out of all the 'Doing Business’ indicators, Property Registration is where Togo has improved the most since 2018. Indeed, after spending years in the lowest part of this ranking, the country now seeks to beat Rwanda which is the best performer on this index in Africa. To do so, Lomé has been introducing many reforms, with the latest batch implemented this year.

PUBLIC PROCUREMENT (more info)

From professionalization to digitization, through legislative regulations, Togo’s public procurement framework is constantly being modernized. Several reforms have been implemented to improve the sector much to the benefit of the private sector, which is the focus of the National Development Plan.

PAYING TAXES AND DUTIES (more info)

To improve its business environment, Togo introduced some important reforms related to the payment of tax and duties. From the replacement of some taxes to the cancellation of others through exemptions, the country has only one objective: offer the most attractive tax framework to investors and economic operators. To achieve this, the authorities relied on digitization.