Zorgho:The High Commissioner of Ganzourgou Province, Aminata Sorgho/Gouba, presided over an accountability workshop focused on implementing best community health practices in the Zorgho health district on November 5, 2026.
According to Agence d'Information du Burkina, this workshop was aimed at reviewing interventions, addressing challenges, and renewing the commitment of local stakeholders. It is part of the 2024-2028 National Community Health Strategy, which seeks to bring health services closer to the population and contribute to universal health coverage.
In her opening speech, the High Commissioner emphasized Burkina Faso's prioritization of community health. She expressed gratitude for the support from Living Goods and its partners in implementing this approach. Aminata Sorgho/Gouba highlighted successful experiences in the Ziniaré and Manga districts, such as community health agents' engagement, use of digital tools, and improved supply of healthcare inputs.
For 2026, the Zorgho health district was selected to scale up this approach, which is based on digitalization, equipment, supervision, and remuneration. The official launch on February 20, 2026, involved commitments from administrative, traditional, religious authorities, and civil society to support community health agents' work.
She underscored that accountability is a duty to the served communities and urged participants to identify shortcomings and propose corrective measures. Local authorities were called upon to renew their commitment, and partners were encouraged to ensure long-term support.
Tiarbon Kamboulé, representing the regional health director, praised the mobilization of all stakeholders for implementing community health best practices. He encouraged further involvement for the success of the national strategy.
Living Goods representative Armand J. Bambara noted positive results after nine months, advocating for continued efforts to strengthen community actors' capacities and coordinate interventions.
During the discussions, Dr. Delphin Kaboré, the district's chief medical officer, presented the implementation context, preparations, and achievements. He emphasized the importance of community health systems, particularly for those distant from health centers. Community health agents, supervised and active, are vital in early disease management and monitoring pregnant women and newborns. Remarkably, no malaria-related deaths were reported this year in the district.
The Zorgho health district serves a population of 692,879 across eight communes, with 86 health facilities, including two medical centers, 86 community health agents, and 516 active community agents. Discussions also covered performance indicators, success factors, and measures for sustaining achievements and community ownership of the approach.