Community Health Workers in Kourittenga Lead Grounds Cleanup at Yargo Health Center

Kourittenga:Community health workers attached to the Yargo Health and Social Promotion Center (CSPS) organized a weeding session on Saturday, October 10, 2026, to clean the premises of the health center.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the initiative was aimed at combating malaria by removing potential mosquito breeding grounds. Daniel Flavien Nar, a community health worker involved in the cleanup, emphasized the importance of maintaining cleanliness to fight malaria, stating, "The idea is to make the health center clean in order to combat malaria."

Nar also encouraged public participation in future cleanup efforts, highlighting the importance of community involvement in maintaining the CSPS as a public asset. "The CSPS is a public asset. I urge everyone to turn out in large numbers for the upcoming activities," he said.

Participant Pauline Wangr/Nikima underscored the need for regular maintenance of the health center's premises to ensure cleanliness is upheld.

Antoine Nar, the chairman of the Health Management Committee (COGES), expressed his appreciation for the dedication shown by the community health workers and the support from the staff, stating, "I commend the initiative and commitment of the ASBC for this maintenance of the center."