Ouagadougou: The Secretary General of the Bougouriba Province, Z©nabo Kabor©/Diallo, inaugurated the first edition of the National Vector Control Days (JNLAV) on Saturday, August 8, 2026, in Di©bougou. This initiative is specifically aimed at intensifying efforts against malaria, the leading cause of illness and death in Burkina Faso, especially during the rainy season.
According to Burkina Information Agency, the launch ceremony was held opposite the Di©bougou Medical Centre with a surgical unit (CMA), along National Road No. 12. It witnessed the participation of the province's constituted bodies, civil society, and health actors.
In Bougouriba, several priority actions have been identified for this initial phase of JNLAV, scheduled from August 8 to 9, 2026. These actions include clearing gutters, recycling used tires, eliminating stagnant water and puddles, and destroying larval breeding grounds inside and around residential areas.
Following the opening ceremony, administrative and health authorities, along with community leaders, visited a pre-identified site to assess sanitation conditions. The delegation noted significant unsanitary conditions, including waste and areas conducive to the spread of malaria-carrying mosquitoes.
In response, the provincial secretary general and the chief medical officer of the Di©bougou health district, Dr. Fassal Niki©ma, along with his team, engaged with local residents. They raised awareness about the risks associated with poor sanitation and encouraged them to take sustainable steps to improve their living environment.
Dr. Fassal Niki©ma expressed satisfaction with the commitments made by local residents, highlighting the potential for positive results. "We are confident that the stakeholders will act. These actions will certainly have an impact on the fight against malaria," assured Dr. Niki©ma.
The provincial secretary general commended the community for their proactive measures and urged them to sustain their efforts. "A healthy environment means a healthy population and a prosperous economy," she remarked, emphasizing the need for vigilance against mosquito proliferation.
The 2026 National Vector Control Days are scheduled to occur monthly from August to November, focusing on sanitation actions and controlling larval breeding sites. Through these efforts, health authorities aim to enhance community mobilization and promote sustainable behaviors that prevent malaria and other vector-borne diseases.