Togo: recent disease outbreaks
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Recent reports
Measles — Blitta and Ogou districts (Centrale and Plateaux regions)
The Government of Togo declared outbreaks of measles in the Blitta and Ogou health districts after a rise in cases reported since early September; the minister announced strengthened surveillance, case-finding and case management measures on 23 September 2026. The ministry reminded the public that measles is vaccine-preventable and urged vaccination and rapid presentation to health services for suspected cases. Official announcement (Republic of Togo).
Poliovirus (cVDPV2) detections — national concern and IHR Temporary Recommendations
WHO’s Polio IHR Emergency Committee reviewed poliovirus events including in Togo and on 25 August 2026 endorsed extension of IHR Temporary Recommendations (effective 21 August 2026). WHO’s statement lists Togo with a most-recent poliovirus detection on 24 February 2026 and advises measures to limit international spread, including encouraging residents and long-term visitors to receive an inactivated poliovirus vaccine (IPV) 4 weeks to 12 months before international travel, issuing an International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis (ICVP) to vaccinated travelers, intensifying surveillance and conducting catch‑up campaigns as needed. Travelers should be aware these recommendations exist and check official polio/vaccination documentation requirements before travel. WHO polio IHR statement (25 Aug 2026).
Increased dengue risk after heavy rains and flood-related health response (Greater Lomé and Maritime region)
Human health surveillance and humanitarian analyses reported increased mosquito populations and a rise in dengue cases in coastal/urban areas after heavy rains in June–July 2026; analysts warned of elevated arbovirus risk where standing water remains. FEWS NET (July 2026). In September 2026 WHO provided emergency health kits to the Ministry of Health to support the response to recent floods in Greater Lomé and the Maritime region and to help manage illnesses that can follow flooding (including dengue and waterborne diseases). Local report on WHO support (Sep 2026).
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5) in poultry — Maritime region (animal only reported)
International animal‑health surveillance reported multiple H5 (H5N1) events detected in domestic poultry in Togo’s Maritime region; FAO’s regional update (8 Oct 2026) lists Togo (Maritime) with events recorded during 2026 (last observed 9 July 2026) and notes these were poultry detections, with no new human cases reported in the update. FAO situation update (8 Oct 2026). The WOAH (OIE) regional notifications list a Togo H5N1 report on 21 July 2026. WOAH regional notifications (Jul 2026). Travelers should avoid contact with sick or dead birds and live‑bird markets; these detections relate to animals and, to date, do not indicate sustained human transmission.
Situation note
These entries summarize outbreak reports and official responses found in the 90 days before 27 October 2026. Conditions can change quickly — check the Togo Ministry of Health, WHO country and global pages, and your travel clinic for current health advice and any travel‑related vaccination or documentation requirements before departure.