Dori: The Dori Regional Hospital Center (CHR) recorded the first birth of the new year on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at 12:01 a.m. It was a male newborn, born in the very first minutes of 2026, before a second male birth was recorded twenty minutes later, at 12:21 a.m.

According to Burkina Information Agency, these two happy events sparked a jubilant atmosphere within the maternity ward. Patients, their companions, and healthcare staff shared moments of joy, welcoming these births as signs of hope for the region.

To mark the event, the governor of the Liptako region, Abdoul Karim Zongo, accompanied by several members of the constituted bodies, went to the maternity ward a few moments after the births. He expressed his gratitude to the healthcare staff for their efforts in promoting public health, and offered his congratulations to the new parents. He also presented them with cleaning kits as a token of support.

Through this symbolic gesture, the regional authorities intend to demonstrate their closeness to the people and reaffirm their commitment to maternal and neonatal health in the Liptako region.