The Association togolaise des techniciens supérieurs en ophtalmologie (ATTSO-Togo) held its annual general assembly in Vogan on October 24, 2026. During the meeting, members reviewed the previous year's activities, assessing accomplishments and challenges faced. They also engaged with presentations on various topics, including the role of eye care personnel, World Health Organization standards, and optical coherence tomography.
The assembly examined and adopted several reports, including moral, activity, financial, and technical reports. Members then proceeded to renew the executive bureau, comprising nine members, with M. Homekou Ekué Boris elected as the leader for a three-year term, renewable once. The newly formed team is expected to tackle various challenges and implement resolutions aimed at enhancing members' competencies through training and developing partnerships.
Key discussions during the assembly focused on strategies to promote the profession, defend members' interests, and strengthen collaboration with health authorities. The participants emphasized the need for continuous training and adherence to existing regulations. They also committed to increasing the association's visibility and engaging more closely with sanitary authorities to improve eye care services in Togo.
Dr. Prempé Yawo Sefofo, coordinator of the national eye care program, addressed the importance of renewing deontological knowledge and encouraged members to prioritize continuous training. The re-elected president, Homekou Ekué Boris, pledged to enhance member mobilization and adhesion, urging members to remain united and solidary for a stronger and more effective ATTSO.
The assembly concluded with the distribution of certificates of appreciation to former members of the association. The event was attended by Okoundé André, assistant to the Vo prefectural health director. In his address, Homekou Ekué Boris emphasized the importance of unity and solidarity among members to achieve the association's objectives.
The ATTSO-Togo's annual general assembly demonstrated the association's commitment to improving eye care services in Togo. With a renewed executive bureau and a clear plan for the future, members are poised to address challenges and capitalize on opportunities for growth and development. The association's focus on continuous training and collaboration with health authorities is expected to have a positive impact on the country's eye care sector.
As the ATTSO-Togo looks to the future, it faces several challenges, including the need to strengthen its partnerships and promote its profession. However, with a strong leadership and a united membership, the association is well-positioned to achieve its goals and make a meaningful contribution to Togo's healthcare landscape.
Key points
- The ATTSO-Togo renewed its executive bureau, with Homekou Ekué Boris elected as the leader for a three-year term.
- The association emphasized the need for continuous training and adherence to existing regulations.
- The assembly concluded with the distribution of certificates of appreciation to former members of the association.
