Gounghin:Residents of the Gounghin commune participated in a cleanup effort at the Gounghin Medical Center as part of the third round of national vector control days. This initiative took place on Saturday, October 3, 2026, with a focus on promoting sanitation and reducing malaria cases.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the President of the Special Delegation of the commune, François Xavier Lessogo, emphasized the importance of maintaining cleanliness in homes, surroundings, and public spaces to prevent malaria. The activities centered around eliminating mosquito breeding grounds and cleaning the Medical Center.

Salfo Ilboudo, head of the Gounghin Medical Centre, addressed the gathered residents, highlighting the critical nature of these efforts in combating malaria. He stressed the need for the community to destroy stagnant water, use mosquito nets, and ensure children receive malaria prevention doses.

François Xavier Lessogo praised the community's strong participation in the cleanup and reiterated the goal of achieving zero malaria cases in the area.