The President of the Republic, Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé, received in audience, On August 24, 2022, the Commissioner for Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development of the African Union (AU), Mrs. Minata Cessouma Samaté present, in Lomé , as part of the 72e session of the WHO-Africa Regional Committee. The Head of State and his guest discussed several issues relating to health, the political, security and humanitarian situation in Africa.
Mrs. Minata Cessouma Samaté in front of the press.
« I had the great honor of being received by His Excellency the President of the Republic, to congratulate him on the excellent work done by the Togolese Republic to eradicate certain diseases in the country. It’s an example. I exchanged with him on this dynamic, in order to share the Togolese experience with the African Union (AU), with the Ministers of Health of this continental organization », the statement Mme Minata Cessouma Samaté.
Discussions between President Faure Gnassingbé and his host also focused on the situation at the sub-regional level. ” Being myself from Burkina Faso, from ECOWAS, we discussed the situation with regard to health issues, of course, but also humanitarian issues. This last question is dramatic on the African continent. Some countries in East Africa are victims of terrorist attacks and conflicts. West Africa, also with the Sahel, is in bad shape and has many refugees and internally displaced persons. We discussed these issues, to see together how we can find lasting solutions to forced displacement. “, also informed Mrs. Cessouma Samaté.
In addition, she indicated that this interview also took into account the political situation on the continent. ” We made the connection with the need to move towards peace, security and stability, but also health and humanitarian issues. Because if the situation is not stable in the country, we cannot talk regarding development, regarding ending the humanitarian situations on the continent “, she pointed out.
Finally, Mrs. Cessouma Samaté reiterated her admiration for the excellent work carried out by Togo in relation to these various concerns. ” A work that deserves to be shared also with the whole of the African continent “, she added.
Martial Kokou KATAKA
