Coronavirus: Good news, Togo’s only case is in “satisfactory” condition

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Wednesday, 11 March 2020 14:14

Coronavirus: Good news, Togo’s only case is in “satisfactory” condition

(Togo First) - Five days after Togo’s first case of coronavirus was reported, public authorities inform that the patient is in a “satisfactory clinical state,” without “any fever or symptoms that motivated their hospitalization.”

Regardless of the positive evolution, the government said yesterday that treatment is continued, by following standard protocol.

Moreover, subjects who came in contact with the infected patient show no symptoms so far.

No other case of infected individuals reported in Togo so far

Despite the good news, Togolese health authorities urge populations to keep following preventive measures to curb the propagation of the virus (wear a mask, cover coughs, sneeze into the elbow or tissue, clean hands frequently, avoid touching eyes, nose, mouth, avoid contact with wild animals, etc.).

To date, nearly 120,000 cases and more than 4200 deaths have been reported worldwide (more than 100 countries). According to the WHO, the fatality rate for the disease is 3.4%.

Recently, in Africa, DRC and Burkina Faso reported their first cases.

In China where the disease originated and which is the most affected by the virus, authorities seem to have halted its propagation, with 70% of infected subjects having recovered. On the contrary, Iran and Italy are greatly suffering from the pandemics. Italy has been quarantined.

In Togo, numbers to call to report eventual cases are: +228 22 22 20 73 / +228 91 67 42 42.

REFORMS OVERVIEW

STARTING A BUSINESS (more info)

At the fifteenth position, worldwide, and first in Africa, under the Starting a Business index of the 2020 Doing Business ranking, Togo sustains its reformative dynamics with more reforms….

ENFORCING CONTRACTS (more info)

Compared to some years ago when it was one of the lowest rankers under the Doing Business’ Enforcing Contracts indicator, Togo, leveraging many efforts to improve its business climate, was able to jump significantly on the index in the recent years... .

CONTRACT EXECUTION (more info)

Creation of special chambers of commerce for small debts • Creation of chambers of commerce at the Court of Appeal • Civil and commercial cases now handled by distinct clerks • Establishment of commercial courts in Lomé and Kara • Lawyers and bailiffs now have access to the FORSETI COMMERCIAL platform • A maximum period of 100 days was fixed to settle a commercial dispute .

TRADING ACROSS BORDERS (more info)

In comparison to previous years,Togo has significantly improved its ranking under the“Trading across borders” indicator by adopting multiple reforms that focus mainly on the digitization and reduction in delays, for import and export procedures related to import and export.

In comparison to previous years, Togo has significantly improved its ranking on the “Trading across borders” index by adopting multiple reforms that focus mainly on the digitalization and reduction in delays, for import and export procedures related to import and export.

CONSTRUCTION PERMIT (more info)

After moving from the 133rd to 127th place under the 2020 Doing Business’ construction permit index, Togo intends to reiterate this feat in the coming edition of the global ranking. To this end, it has introduced this year multiple reforms.

GETTING ELECTRICITY (more info)

Over the past two years, Togo’s ranking under the Doing Business’ Getting electricity and water indicator has increased consistently. Owing this performance to multiple reforms aimed at making it easier for businesses to access power and water, Lomé plans to introduce even more reforms this year to keep up its improvements.

REGISTERING A PROPERTY (more info)

Out of all the 'Doing Business’ indicators, Property Registration is where Togo has improved the most since 2018. Indeed, after spending years in the lowest part of this ranking, the country now seeks to beat Rwanda which is the best performer on this index in Africa. To do so, Lomé has been introducing many reforms, with the latest batch implemented this year.

PUBLIC PROCUREMENT (more info)

From professionalization to digitization, through legislative regulations, Togo’s public procurement framework is constantly being modernized. Several reforms have been implemented to improve the sector much to the benefit of the private sector, which is the focus of the National Development Plan.

PAYING TAXES AND DUTIES (more info)

To improve its business environment, Togo introduced some important reforms related to the payment of tax and duties. From the replacement of some taxes to the cancellation of others through exemptions, the country has only one objective: offer the most attractive tax framework to investors and economic operators. To achieve this, the authorities relied on digitization.