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Implementation of the T\u00e9l\u00e9der Togo teledermatology programme<\/a><\/h4>The T\u00e9l\u00e9der Togo programme funded by the Fondation Pierre Fabre provides technical and human resources to improve diagnosis and treatment of skin diseases at peripheral health structures through use of new technologies. 31\/07\/2025<\/em><\/span><\/div><\/article><\/section><\/div>
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Implementing teledermatology \u2013 E-Dermato Niger<\/a><\/h4>Following the projects rolled out in Mali, Mauritania and Togo, E-Dermato Niger intends to promote access to dermatological treatment for rural populations living far from major urban centres where most specialists are located.31\/07\/2025<\/em><\/span><\/div><\/article><\/section><\/div>
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<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>tma25pf<\/a><\/span><\/span>2026-04-03T17:45:36+02:00<\/span>The Nengo Project, an exhibition by Nick Danziger raising awareness of gender-based and sexual violence, in Sarlat<\/a><\/h4>
To mark Women\u2019s Rights Month, the city of Sarlat-la-Can\u00e9da hosted a socially conscious photography exhibition from 7 to 21 March 2026 at the ancien \u00c9v\u00each\u00e9, right in the heart of the city centre. Open to all with free admission, this initiative was a resounding success<\/p><\/div><\/article><\/section><\/div>
Teledermatology implemented in Mauritania<\/h1>\n\u2014 Mauritania \u2014<\/span><\/em><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![](\"https:\/\/www.fondationpierrefabre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/04\/20200217_101748-308.jpg\" "\\"20200217_101748—308\\"")
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>BACKGROUND<\/h1>\n
The needs are tremendous: outside the capital, where most dermatologists work, patients from other regions are seen by general practitioners or nurses. Dermatoses are the third most-common reason for a doctor\u2019s visit[1]<\/sup><\/a>, but insufficient training in these conditions leads to incorrect diagnoses and additional treatment costs. As a result, patients may have to travel hundreds of kilometres for initial and follow-up visits for acne, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, etc. To compensate for the lack of specialists, teledermatology is a vital solution that optimises available resources, ensuring better coverage for people living in regions without specialists.<\/p>\nThis two-year project is led by the Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 Mauritanienne de Dermatologie<\/em> (Mauritanian Dermatology Society) and the Programme de T\u00e9l\u00e9m\u00e9decine de Mauritanie<\/em> (Mauritania\u2019s national telemedicine programme), both of which volunteered in 2018 to replicate the teledermatology model developed in Mali<\/a> .<\/p>\nIt targets those living in three of the country\u2019s regions, Kiffa, Ka\u00e9di and Zouerate, where there are no dermatologists. Twelve health care facilities in these three regions have been selected to become dermatology consultation units.<\/p>\n
Two health workers at each unit will be trained in the most common dermatoses so as to address a portion of the need. They are next trained to use new technologies and take photographs to refer complex cases remotely to dermatologists from the Mauritanian Dermatology Society. This team of 24 health workers, supported by dermatologists across the country, will be able to treat 3,600 patients per year.<\/p>\n
Learn more: report on implementing teledermatology in Mali<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n[1]<\/a> Based on assessments by the Mauritanian Dermatology Society<\/span><\/p>\nPour aller plus loin\u00a0: reportage sur la mise en place de la t\u00e9l\u00e9dermatologie au mali<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\nA project incorporated into the Mauritanian national telemedicine programme<\/strong><\/p>\nThis project is backed by the national telemedicine programme established by the Mauritanian government, which is forging a communication network connecting all hospitals and health centres across the country. This network uses an intranet with a secure connection that also allows users to send and share large files. For smartphones, mobile operators have 3G, with 4G available on the horizon.<\/p>\n
In July 2019, at the African Teledermatology Conference hosted by the Fondation Pierre Fabre in Lom\u00e9, Togo<\/a>, the team of the Mauritanian Dermatology Society presented the details of this project\u2019s implementation to a hundred representatives (dermatologists, physicians, leaders of non-profit organisations) from 12 countries in sub-Saharan Africa. These meetings facilitate sharing and disseminating solutions that can inspire future programmes to improve access to dermatological diagnosis and treatment in Africa.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>KEY FACTS
\n<\/strong>_____<\/p>\nPriority<\/strong>
\nDermatology<\/p>\nProgramme<\/strong>
\nSince 2018<\/p>\nType of involvement<\/strong>
\nDistributor and operator<\/p>\nActions<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>Develop an electronic teledermatology platform
\nTrain health workers and equip outlying health care facilities<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Current status and forecast<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.fondationpierrefabre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/04\/20200218_084608-308.jpg\")
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<\/div><\/div><\/div>Coverage of<\/strong>\u00a03
\n<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0regions in Mauritania<\/strong><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.fondationpierrefabre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/04\/20200218_174716-308.jpg\")
<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>12<\/span>
\n<\/span>health care facilities involved in the programme
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.fondationpierrefabre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/04\/20200221_103752-308.jpg\")
<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>24<\/span>
\n<\/span>24 health workers trained
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.fondationpierrefabre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/04\/20200218_132039-308.jpg\")
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<\/div><\/div><\/div>1,762<\/span>
\n<\/span>patients taken in charge
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>PARTNERS<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Mauritanian Dermatology Society<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Mauritanian national telemedicine programme<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>See also<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>- <\/a><\/li><\/div>
Implementation of the T\u00e9l\u00e9der Togo teledermatology programme<\/a><\/h4>The T\u00e9l\u00e9der Togo programme funded by the Fondation Pierre Fabre provides technical and human resources to improve diagnosis and treatment of skin diseases at peripheral health structures through use of new technologies. 31\/07\/2025<\/em><\/span><\/div><\/article><\/section><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>See also<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>
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BACKGROUND<\/h1>\n
The needs are tremendous: outside the capital, where most dermatologists work, patients from other regions are seen by general practitioners or nurses. Dermatoses are the third most-common reason for a doctor\u2019s visit[1]<\/sup><\/a>, but insufficient training in these conditions leads to incorrect diagnoses and additional treatment costs. As a result, patients may have to travel hundreds of kilometres for initial and follow-up visits for acne, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, etc. To compensate for the lack of specialists, teledermatology is a vital solution that optimises available resources, ensuring better coverage for people living in regions without specialists.<\/p>\n This two-year project is led by the Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 Mauritanienne de Dermatologie<\/em> (Mauritanian Dermatology Society) and the Programme de T\u00e9l\u00e9m\u00e9decine de Mauritanie<\/em> (Mauritania\u2019s national telemedicine programme), both of which volunteered in 2018 to replicate the teledermatology model developed in Mali<\/a> .<\/p>\n It targets those living in three of the country\u2019s regions, Kiffa, Ka\u00e9di and Zouerate, where there are no dermatologists. Twelve health care facilities in these three regions have been selected to become dermatology consultation units.<\/p>\n Two health workers at each unit will be trained in the most common dermatoses so as to address a portion of the need. They are next trained to use new technologies and take photographs to refer complex cases remotely to dermatologists from the Mauritanian Dermatology Society. This team of 24 health workers, supported by dermatologists across the country, will be able to treat 3,600 patients per year.<\/p>\n Learn more: report on implementing teledermatology in Mali<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n [1]<\/a> Based on assessments by the Mauritanian Dermatology Society<\/span><\/p>\n Pour aller plus loin\u00a0: reportage sur la mise en place de la t\u00e9l\u00e9dermatologie au mali<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n A project incorporated into the Mauritanian national telemedicine programme<\/strong><\/p>\n This project is backed by the national telemedicine programme established by the Mauritanian government, which is forging a communication network connecting all hospitals and health centres across the country. This network uses an intranet with a secure connection that also allows users to send and share large files. For smartphones, mobile operators have 3G, with 4G available on the horizon.<\/p>\n In July 2019, at the African Teledermatology Conference hosted by the Fondation Pierre Fabre in Lom\u00e9, Togo<\/a>, the team of the Mauritanian Dermatology Society presented the details of this project\u2019s implementation to a hundred representatives (dermatologists, physicians, leaders of non-profit organisations) from 12 countries in sub-Saharan Africa. These meetings facilitate sharing and disseminating solutions that can inspire future programmes to improve access to dermatological diagnosis and treatment in Africa.<\/p>\n<\/div> KEY FACTS Priority<\/strong> Programme<\/strong> Type of involvement<\/strong> Actions<\/strong> Coverage of<\/strong>\u00a03 \u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div> 12<\/span> 24<\/span> 1,762<\/span> Mauritanian Dermatology Society<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div> Mauritanian national telemedicine programme<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
\n<\/strong>_____<\/p>\n
\nDermatology<\/p>\n
\nSince 2018<\/p>\n
\nDistributor and operator<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Develop an electronic teledermatology platform
\nTrain health workers and equip outlying health care facilities<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Current status and forecast<\/h2>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
\n<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0regions in Mauritania<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
\n<\/span>health care facilities involved in the programme
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
\n<\/span>24 health workers trained
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
\n<\/span>patients taken in charge
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>PARTNERS<\/h2>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>See also<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>
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Implementation of the T\u00e9l\u00e9der Togo teledermatology programme<\/a><\/h4>The T\u00e9l\u00e9der Togo programme funded by the Fondation Pierre Fabre provides technical and human resources to improve diagnosis and treatment of skin diseases at peripheral health structures through use of new technologies. 31\/07\/2025<\/em><\/span><\/div><\/article><\/section><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>See also<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>
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