Who Burkina Faso report highlights health resilience and access

The World Health Organization’s (WHO) 2024–2025 Biennial Report for Burkina Faso details remarkable achievements, secured amidst a complex landscape of security, humanitarian, and climatic adversities. This comprehensive document showcases significant strides in bolstering **Burkina Faso’s health system** and enhancing access to vital services.

Among the standout accomplishments is the nationwide rollout of the malaria vaccine across all 70 health districts. This represents a pivotal step in malaria prevention and safeguarding children’s health. The report also highlights the successful implementation of the WHO PEN package in six health districts, significantly improving integrated management of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) at the primary healthcare level.

A critical regulatory advancement during this biennium is the adoption of a robust anti-tobacco decree. This legislation prohibits smoking in public places and on public transport, underscoring Burkina Faso’s national commitment to promoting public health and mitigating preventable risk factors.

WHO-supported interventions in the fight against malaria continued to yield widespread impact. Over 5 million children benefited from seasonal malaria chemoprevention, while approximately 15 million insecticide-treated nets were distributed throughout the country, drastically reducing disease transmission.

In challenging and hard-to-reach areas, the WHO played a crucial role in ensuring the continuity of essential health services. This was achieved through the deployment of advanced health posts and mobile clinics, alongside the delivery of 58 tons of crucial medicines and medical equipment to vulnerable populations.

The report further emphasizes foundational progress within health information systems. Notably, the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11) was implemented in four reference hospitals. This initiative is a key step towards improving data quality, enhancing mortality surveillance, and supporting evidence-based decision-making for future health strategies.

These outcomes collectively underscore Burkina Faso’s advancements in health system resilience, service strengthening, and population protection. They also delineate strategic priorities that will require continued consolidation in upcoming programmatic cycles to ensure sustained **Burkina Faso health progress**.