Tenkodogo: The first phase of the 3rd edition of the Days of Patriotic Commitment and Citizen Participation (JEPPC) was marked on Saturday by a vast sanitation operation at the Regional Hospital Center (CHR) of Tenkodogo. Led by the Secretary General of the Nakambe region, Tassere Nacoulma, representing the Governor, the activity mobilized administrative authorities, civil society, and populations around a common objective: to clean up an environment essential to public health.
According to Burkina Information Agency, from the early hours of the morning, participants from various backgrounds spread out across the grounds of the CHR with brooms, rakes, and wheelbarrows in hand to clear the area of waste and invasive weeds. This strong mobilization demonstrates the public's support for the spirit of the JEPPC, which promotes active civic engagement in service of local development.
For the regional secretary general, Tassere Nacoulma, this initiative is part of a dynamic of collective responsibility. He emphasized that the cleaning of public spaces, particularly healthcare facilities, should not be the sole responsibility of the authorities or hospital staff. "The aim is to spark a genuine patriotic awakening and to encourage every citizen to take concrete actions for the common good," he stated, welcoming the strong participation of the population and constituted bodies.
The Director General of the Tenkodogo Regional Hospital, Hubert Bayala, expressed his satisfaction with the selection of his facility to host this event. He emphasized that the cleanliness of the hospital environment is a determining factor in the quality of care and the prevention of infections. "A healthy environment helps improve patient care conditions and reduce health risks. This action reinforces the efforts already made by hospital staff," he said. He also noted that this initiative provides significant relief to patients and their caregivers, who often face difficult conditions.
Beyond this one-off action, officials emphasized the need to sustain these good practices. They encouraged residents to integrate sanitation into their daily lives in order to maintain a healthy living environment over the long term. This sanitation operation at the Tenkodogo Regional Hospital perfectly illustrates the spirit of the Days of Patriotic Engagement and Civic Participation: uniting forces around concrete actions for the benefit of the community.
By placing hygiene at the heart of their priorities, local stakeholders remind us that public health begins with simple yet essential actions. This is a dynamic to encourage and maintain in order to build resilient and responsible communities.