Ouagadougou: The Bati health district held the first session of the district health council on Thursday, August 27, 2026 in Bati. The objective is to review the state of implementation of the recommendations from the previous session, to take stock of the situation in the fight against malaria, to exchange views on the National Days of Larvicide Control, to take stock of community-based organizations, and to consider prospects for strengthening health interventions in order to improve the quality of care.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the District Health Council (DHC) is an advisory and participatory body that provides a statutory framework for reflection on major health issues and difficulties in the operation of health facilities, as well as for formulating recommendations to improve the management of health facilities. Chaired by the High Commissioner of the province, Drissa Hema, the council kept its promise with the involvement of all stakeholders, from administrative, customary and religious authorities, community leaders, community-based organizations (CBOs), to the district management team (DMC).

At the outset, Comrade Drissa Hema praised the dedication of the health staff and encouraged all stakeholders to strengthen cohesion, collaboration, dynamism and collective commitment in order to better respond to health challenges. The Chief Medical Officer of the Bati health district, Dr. Wendnonga Roland Konkobo, praised a "satisfactory assessment" in view of a number of factors, including the fight against malaria through prevention actions such as indoor spraying, the seasonal malaria prevention campaign, as well as the National Days for the control of larvae.

Following the discussions, several recommendations were made and the High Commissioner expressed his desire for their implementation through concrete actions, in order to strengthen health interventions and guarantee better quality of care for the people of Noumbiel.