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PRO/AH/EDR> African trypanosomiasis – Togo: elimination

Trypanosomiasis -- TogoTogo has eliminated African human trypanosomiasis (AHT), also known as sleeping illness, on its territory. It is no longer a public health threat in Togo.The WHO (World Health Organization) has certified that the country has met all the criteria for eliminating this endemic disease in the country. The announcement was made by the Minister of Health, Moustapha Mijiyawa, in a statement. "This report was reviewed by a group of independent experts convened by the WHO regional office. Read more [...]