Gayéri:Komondjari The administrative, customary, and religious authorities in Komondjari have been urged to enhance community awareness to ensure the success of an upcoming mass treatment campaign against schistosomiasis. This campaign is scheduled to take place from October 26 to 31, 2026, targeting children aged five to fourteen in the commune of Gayéri.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the advocacy meeting was held on Saturday in the town hall of Gayéri, organized by the health district and chaired by the secretary general of the province, Comrade Drissa Ouédraogo. He represented the high commissioner, who was unable to attend. Comrade Ouédraogo urged authorities and community leaders to engage actively in social mobilization efforts to encourage families to support the public health campaign. He highlighted the importance of their involvement in spreading awareness messages and facilitating access to treatment for the targeted children.

The chief medical officer of the Gayéri health district, Dr. Moubarak Tegneri, outlined the campaign's objectives, aimed at preventing schistosomiasis in the specified age group. He elaborated on the operation's implementation, which will occur in the commune's health facilities. Dr. Tegneri emphasized the necessity for robust community mobilization to inform parents, encourage participation from the concerned children, and ensure optimal coverage of the treatment, which is provided free of charge to the target populations.

This initiative is part of the broader fight against neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). The Ministry of Health is supported by Helen Keller International through the ANEW project for this campaign. The health district's advocacy aims to strengthen the involvement of local actors in preventing schistosomiasis and contribute to safeguarding the health of children in the commune of Gayéri.