There was a 100% geographical coverage for all interventions regarding TDM (Treatment with praziquantel, albendazole and ivermectine). 228. In 2014, the integrated control of NTDs was characterised by several activities, most importantly by: training workshops, mass treatments, active search for cases and their management, supervisions, sentinel surveillance, monitoring, evaluation and operational research, formulation of the strategic plan towards the elimination of onchocerciasis. 229. Shigellosis sporadically prevails everywhere across the country. The prevalence of microfilaria is between 1% and 20%, following efforts made at the national level to control it. 230. Onchocerciasis or river blindness: to date, the Sightsavers NGO is the main partner under the National Onchocerciasis Control Programme (PNLO). In 2014, the prevalence in Togo is presented as follows: three prefectures free of the condition out of 35; six prefectures with a zero prevalence (0%), twenty prefectures with a prevalence of between 0.1% and 4.9% and six prefectures with a prevalence of between 5% and 26.5%. 5.10-Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). 231. The results of the first survey STEPS conducted in 2010 on the risk factors for NCDs have revealed that the prevalence of high blood pressure, the main risk factor for strokes and heart attacks was 19.6% and that of diabetes was estimated at 2.6% among the population between 15 and 64 years. Heart diseases account for 6% of deaths recorded in health facilities across the country. 232. Furthermore, cancers are on the ascendancy in the country and their hospital prevalence is presented as follows: cervical cancer is 0.2%, breast cancer 0.1%, prostate 0.2%. Other forms of plagues are tobacco addiction with a prevalence rate of 6.8 %. To address this emerging trend, the Togolese government has put in place a cancer centre for its prevention and management. 233. Wounds and Injuries: In 2013, they ranked fifth in the causes of hospital treatment consultations with a fatality of 2%. The main causes of the occurrence are motor accidents on public roads, domestic accidents and wounds occurring on farms. 234. In the fight against these NCDs, several actions have been taken within the various components: 70

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