Dolo:More than 200 students from the Saptan General Education College (CEG) took part in an educational session on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. The session was centered on family planning, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), HIV/AIDS, and the importance of awareness regarding breast and cervical cancer. This event was organized in the town hall meeting room of Dolo as a segment of the National Reproductive Health Plus Week (SNSR+).

According to Burkina Information Agency, the conference was conducted by Innocent Tabouré, head of the Saptan Health and Social Promotion Center (CSPS), and midwife Pascaline Boni. They provided comprehensive information to the students on sexual and reproductive health, with a strong emphasis on disease prevention and responsible behavior.

Initially, the discussions revolved around the various family planning methods and their advantages. The facilitators then shifted focus to STIs and HIV/AIDS, detailing their transmission modes, health repercussions, and prevention strategies, which include abstinence, protective measures, and testing.

The concluding part of the conference was dedicated to raising awareness about breast and cervical cancer. The speakers emphasized the significance of prevention and early detection of these diseases.

The students engaged attentively with the presentations, actively participating by repeating awareness slogans and answering recap questions posed at the end of the discussions, indicating their interest in the topics.

Casimir Ouédraogo, the director of the CEG of Saptan, praised the initiative and expressed gratitude to the CSPS team for involving his institution in the awareness activity. He expressed optimism that the knowledge gained would encourage students to adopt responsible behaviors regarding sexual and reproductive health and enhance their understanding of women's cancer prevention issues.