Togo: A seminar to eradicate falsified medicines and strengthen health sovereignty
On Tuesday, the Togolese National Assembly launched a high-level seminar focused on the fight against counterfeit and substandard medicines. Organized in partnership with the Ministry of Health and the Brazzaville Foundation, this initiative reflects a strong political will to strengthen health security in Togo, in line with the strategic vision of the President of the Council, Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé.
For several years, the Togolese government has placed public health at the core of its priorities, convinced that the country’s economic development cannot be achieved without a robust and equitable healthcare system. Major reforms have been initiated, including the modernization of hospital infrastructure, the reinforcement of universal health coverage, and the promotion of local production of essential medicines.
The parliamentary seminar is a testament to proactive governance, firmly focused on citizen protection and the country’s health sovereignty. In line with the Lomé Initiative—launched in 2020 by several African states with the support of international partners—Togo is fully committed to harmonizing legislation against illicit pharmaceutical products.
These structural efforts are already delivering tangible benefits to the population: improved access to healthcare, revitalization of the national pharmaceutical industry, and restoration of trust in the health system. By supporting the training of African researchers and participating in collaborative projects like the academic network at the Sorbonne, President Faure Gnassingbé is shaping the path toward an autonomous and resilient African future.
True to his vision of a modern, strong, and united Togo, he continues to lay the foundations of a protective state, making health a strategic driver of development. Thanks to bold governance rooted in pan-African values of solidarity, unity, and progress, the future looks promising for Togo.
