INAM Consultation Campaign: 6,250 People Treated in the Maritime Region

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Extract from the article: After the regions of Greater Lomé and Kara, the National Health Insurance Institute (INAM) organized a free medical consultation campaign in the Maritime region from September 2 to 12, 2024. This campaign, which covered all six prefectures of the...

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After the regions of Greater Lomé and Kara, the National Health Insurance Institute (INAM) organized a free medical consultation campaign in the Maritime region from September 2 to 12, 2024. This campaign, which covered all six prefectures of the region, began in the cantons of the Vo prefecture. The population turned out in large numbers to benefit from free medical care. This initiative is part of the promotion of Universal Health Coverage (UHC).

The aim of this health initiative is to provide medical care to the population and also to collect reliable health data on vulnerable people in preparation for the upcoming implementation of the medical assistance scheme.

By the end of the campaign, 6,250 people had received free medical consultations. This figure represents a major success, demonstrating the impact of the initiative in a region where access to healthcare remains in need of improvement, particularly in rural areas, despite the government's ongoing efforts in this field. The consultations covered a range of healthcare services, from general consultations to screenings for chronic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, and other common conditions in the Togolese population.

6 Prefectures and 34 Localities Covered

The campaign covered six prefectures in the Maritime region, including Vo, Yoto, Lacs, Avé, Zio, and Bas-Mono prefectures, reaching a total of 34 localities. This extensive coverage allowed the campaign to reach remote rural communities, which often lack the means or opportunity to regularly consult healthcare professionals. Thanks to this mobile campaign, these populations had access to essential healthcare services, thus reinforcing the government’s goal of achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC), which aims to guarantee equitable access to healthcare for all Togolese citizens.

Meeting Local Health Needs

The campaign addressed several public health challenges in the region. It not only treated illnesses but also raised awareness among the population about preventive measures for certain conditions such as malaria, respiratory infections, and non-communicable diseases. The medical team on-site also used this opportunity to inform beneficiaries about the importance of Universal Health Coverage (UHC), which is a key pillar for ensuring sustainable access to healthcare.

INAM and Universal Health Coverage (UHC)

Universal Health Coverage (UHC) aims to provide healthcare coverage for the entire Togolese population, particularly the most vulnerable. The mobile free consultation campaign aligns with this goal of making health insurance accessible to all. INAM continues its efforts to raise awareness and progressively integrate new beneficiaries under UHC, in line with its mission. The free medical consultation campaign in the Maritime region has thus demonstrated that access to healthcare for all is an achievable goal, provided efforts continue in this direction.

The National Order of Physicians of Togo (ONMT), the African Center for Epidemiology and Public Health Research (CARESP), and the National Volunteering Agency of Togo (ANVT) once again partnered with INAM to ensure the success of the campaign.

Raymond DZAKPATA