Ouagadougou:The director of the cabinet of the Ministry of Health, Dr. Adjima Combary, has announced that the second edition of the International Exhibition of Health Professionals and Integration of Care (SIPSIS) is scheduled to take place from November 25 to 28, 2026, in Ouagadougou. This event aims to mobilize stakeholders within the health ecosystem to focus on the health sovereignty of Burkina Faso, the Confederation of Sahel States (CES), and Africa.

According to Agence d'Information du Burkina, the information was shared on Friday during a press conference, which also served as an invitation for institutions, companies, professionals, and partners to participate in this initiative through the official platform www.sipsis.bf.

This year's edition, under the theme "Health Challenges of the Decade 2027-2036 in Africa Strategic Perspectives for the Confederation of Sahel States in the Context of Sovereignty," will feature Mali and Niger as special guest countries. Dr. Combary emphasized that health sovereignty requires the involvement of multiple sectors, including agriculture, water, environment, education, energy, digital technology, research, and industry, in addition to healthcare structures.

Dr. Combary outlined that the SIPSIS 2026 program will include six main components scientific activities, exhibitions, B2B professional meetings, youth-focused activities, field visits, and the Night of the Health Ecosystem. The organizers aim to drive structural projects, partnerships, and initiatives for production and supply tailored to the needs of the population.

The event is expected to culminate in the Ouagadougou Declaration, which will propose recommendations for Burkina Faso, the CES, and the entire African continent.