covid19.gouv.tg (Official COVID19 information portal)

This compendium, prepared by the Division for Public Institutions and Digital Government (DPIDG) of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA), aims to capture emerging trends in digital responses of UN Member States against the COVID-19 pandemic along with other digital government initiatives and provide a preliminary analysis of their main features. These cases are shared for exchange of information so that Member States can learn from each other and possibly create new partnerships.

- In the interest of complementing ongoing publicity campaigns in traditional media and combating disinformation, we are also engaging with the Togolese public online through the official portal covid19.gouv.tg and on its accounts on Facebook and Twitter. - The official portal (https://covid19.gouv.tg) provides daily updates on the progress of the COVID-19 situation in Togo i.e. information on new cases, important announcements and more. - The platform's presence on social media is combatting disinformation about the Virus including fake news circulating on WhatsApp and other platforms. It helps to allay fears and panic about the public health crisis, supporting transparency and communication with the general public in a timely manner.

Country

Togo

Institution

Ministry of Posts, Digital Economy and Tech Innovation, National Crisis Management Board, Ministry of Health,