The CHU Campus de Lomé hospital in Togo has expanded its medical services with the introduction of new facilities and equipment. The hospital's director-general, Dr. Kalao Assima Essodom, announced the developments on Saturday, highlighting the hospital's commitment to improving the quality, accessibility, and safety of healthcare services for the Togolese population. The modernization efforts aim to enhance the overall patient experience.
A new hospitalization building has been constructed to accommodate all hospitalization services, equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and technology. The hospital's cardiology department now features a cutting-edge operating theater and intensive care unit, enabling the performance of complex procedures such as angioplasties, coronary angiographies, and pacemaker implantations. This upgrade significantly enhances the hospital's cardiac care capabilities.
The hospital's medical imaging department has also been upgraded, now comprising a 1.5 Tesla MRI machine, a latest-generation scanner, and advanced radiological equipment. This suite of diagnostic tools allows for precise imaging of organs, soft tissues, joints, brain, and spinal cord. Furthermore, the hospital's emergency services have been expanded to include a new medico-surgical emergency unit and six operating theaters dedicated to various specialties.
In addition to these developments, the hospital has introduced a new dental service, equipped with panoramic radiography and lateral skull radiography. An anatomy and cytology pathology service was opened on November 5, and a dialysis service is set to begin operations on November 9, with ten state-of-the-art generators for treating acute and chronic kidney failures. These additions significantly broaden the hospital's range of medical services.
The hospital's morgue, which has been operational for two months, has a capacity of 100 units and serves the greater Lomé area and its surroundings. The ongoing rehabilitation of old buildings is expected to be completed in the first half of 2027. The hospital's modernization efforts are aimed at ensuring that the Togolese population has access to high-quality medical care.
Dr. Kalao Assima Essodom emphasized the importance of collaboration in achieving the hospital's goals, stating, "Together, let us work towards providing quality care for the benefit of the entire Togolese population." The hospital's expansion and modernization are expected to have a positive impact on the country's healthcare system.
The CHU Campus de Lomé hospital's new services and facilities are a significant step forward in improving healthcare in Togo. With its enhanced capabilities and commitment to quality care, the hospital is poised to become a leading healthcare provider in the region.
Key points
- The hospital has introduced new medical services, including interventional cardiology, MRI, and dialysis.
- A new hospitalization building and emergency services have been added.
- The hospital's morgue has a capacity of 100 units and serves the greater Lomé area.
