Baskoure:Kourittenga: The population of Baskoure, in the province of Kourittenga, demonstrated their ongoing commitment to a clean environment by organizing the third phase of a cleaning operation at the large market of Baskoure on Saturday, October 3, 2026.

According to Burkina Information Agency, this initiative is part of a broader hygiene and sanitation campaign. It brought together the special delegation, the Baskoure Health and Social Promotion Center (CSPS), and numerous residents who concentrated on cleaning the main market and its surroundings.

Volunteers, equipped with brooms, shovels, and wheelbarrows, collected garbage and cleared spaces occupied by traders. Efforts were also made to eliminate stagnant water and larval breeding grounds to prevent mosquito proliferation and related diseases.

Ousmane Ilboudo, President of the special delegation of Baskoure, emphasized the health benefits of this initiative. By maintaining cleanliness and eliminating mosquito breeding grounds, the community aims to reduce disease risks associated with unsanitary conditions.

Ilboudo praised the residents' mobilization and urged them to view sanitation as a collective responsibility. Similarly, the head of the Baskoure CSPS highlighted the importance of citizen involvement in disease prevention, noting that environmental cleanliness is crucial in mitigating disease spread.

This phase of sanitation reflects the community's commitment to strengthening efforts toward a healthy living environment. Officials encouraged shopkeepers and residents to maintain cleanliness and avoid illegal dumping of garbage.