Ouagadougou:Burkina Faso has significantly increased its hemodialysis capacity, offering approximately 45,000 additional dialysis sessions per year. This development was announced by Health Minister Jean-Claude Kargougou during the Government Exhibition, part of the Days of Patriotic Commitment and Citizen Participation (JEPPC).
According to Burkina Information Agency, the number of hemodialysis centers in the country is set to grow from five in 2022 to twelve by 2026. The number of dialysis stations has also increased from 96 to 197 in the same period. This expansion allows the country to provide over 200,000 dialysis sessions annually, reducing waiting times, travel, and medical evacuations for patients.
The minister revealed plans to continue expanding with six new centers in Koudougou, Manga, Ziniar, and Kaya, along with two mega-centers in Bobo-Dioulasso and Ouagadougou. The cost of a dialysis session has been reduced from 15,000 to 2,500 FCFA, and the previous deposit requirement of 500,000 FCFA has been eliminated.
Further investments have been made in infrastructure and human resources to improve healthcare access. Between 2022 and 2026, 173 new Health and Social Promotion Centers (CSPS) were constructed, reducing the average theoretical radius of action from 5.5 to 4.9 kilometers. Additionally, 79 community health posts have been established, and 55 municipal medical centers are nearing completion.
In terms of equipment, 15 mobile clinics have been deployed across 13 regions. Efforts in women's health include raising awareness about breast self-examination among over 40,000 women and providing ultrasound mammograms to more than 6,000 women over 40.
A new radiotherapy center is set to open on December 24, 2025, in Bobo-Dioulasso, featuring advanced equipment such as two linear accelerators and facilities for cobalt 60 brachytherapy. The minister also highlighted the "1000 x 5" plan to bolster specialized human resources and reported that over 80% of AGSP's social liabilities have been cleared.
More than 72,900 free services were provided to children under five and pregnant women between 2022 and 2026. In the fight against malaria, there was a 32.17% decrease in cases and a significant reduction in deaths from 3,523 to 1,979 between 2024 and 2025.
The Government Exhibition showcases the Ministry of Health's major achievements and reforms over the last four years.