Burkina Faso's health ministry budget has risen from 249 billion CFA francs in 2020 to 387.65 billion in 2026, an increase of 138.65 billion over six years. In 2022, the sector received 314 billion. The ministry says this growth reflects the government's priority on public health.
Manga hosts the 14th National Week of Traditional and Alternative Medicine from August 31 to September 5, 2026, alongside the 24th African Day of Traditional Medicine. The event highlights indigenous knowledge and calls for better regulation to ensure these practices are safe and effective. It aims to integrate traditional medicine into formal healthcare.
Household insecticides are widely used against mosquitoes, but they carry health risks. Dr Bibata Ouédraogo, a doctor in analytical and environmental chemistry, warns about excessive spraying, exposure to the products, and using mosquito coils in poorly ventilated spaces. These practices can lead to various health problems. She offers advice on how to use them safely.
About twenty military health workers in Burkina Faso are getting training on HIV/AIDS prevention. The five-day session runs from August 31 to September 4. They'll learn about pre-exposure prophylaxis and different care approaches. Participants come from several regions to better advise patients.
The results of the tender for building an integrated center for survivors of gender-based violence have been published. The announcement was made in a communiqué. The center aims to support survivors.
The latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed 2,476 people out of 5,208 confirmed cases. It is the deadliest since the virus was discovered in 1976. Political, security, and humanitarian crises are blamed for fueling the epidemic.