Burkina faso: The Ministry Of Health Has Recognized The Efforts Of Operating Room Staff In Managing Neglected Tropical Diseases (Ntds). Dr. Jo«l Arthur Kiendrebeogo, Secretary General Of The Ministry, Commended Their Work During A Visit To The Pissy CMA's Operating Room, Where Surgeries For Complications From Lymphatic Filariasis, Such As Hydrocele, Were Taking Place. This Visit Coincided With World Day For Neglected Tropical Diseases.
According To Burkina Information Agency, World NTD Day 2026, Themed "Unite, Act And Eliminate Ntds," Emphasizes The Importance Of Collective Efforts From Authorities, Communities, Media, And Partners To Eradicate These Diseases, Particularly In Burkina Faso. Ministry Officials Visited The Pissy Medical Center To Praise The Staff's Significant Contributions To Treating These Ailments.
Dr. Jo«l Arthur Kiendrebeogo Expressed His Support For The Teams Treating Hydrocele, An NTD With Notable Social And Economic Impacts. He Acknowledged Witnessing A Hydrocele Surgery And Thanked The Partners And Programs Working To Combat Ntds. For Patients Like Guelware Yamba, Who Benefited From The Surgery, This Governmental Support Is A Relief, As The Operation Was Free.
The National Coordinator For The National Program For The Control Of Neglected Tropical Diseases, Boezemwende Ouoba, Highlighted The Day's Significance In Recognizing Achievements And Calling For Coordinated Efforts To Sustainably Eliminate Ntds. She Noted That By 2025, Over 150 Operating Room Staff Had Enhanced Their Skills, Benefiting More Than 2,500 Individuals Through Hydrocele Surgeries. She Urged The Mobilization Of Local Resources To Maintain These Free Interventions, As Some Partners Are Withdrawing.
In Addition, The NGO Sightsavers Donated Medical And Technical Equipment For Surgery During The Visit, Aligning With World NTD Day Efforts. World NTD Day Has Been Observed In Burkina Faso Every January 30th Since 2020.
Neglected Tropical Diseases Include 21 Conditions Identified By The World Health Organization, Originating From Bacteria, Viruses, Parasites, Or Fungi. They Are Termed "Neglected" Due To Historically Low Attention And Funding In Global Public Health Initiatives.