The dry season in Togo, from November to January, is also the one that carries the most infections. Colds, flus, affection of the respiratory tracts are very frequent.
Moustafa Mijiyawa, the Minister of Health, warned the population inviting them to take precautions and respect basic hygiene measures.
‘The Harmattan with a dry and dusty wind often leads to health problems’ recalled the minister who is also a doctor.
Neurological diseases such as meningitis can also appear during this period.