Wolokonto:The community of Wolokonto, including administrative, municipal, customary authorities, and traders, gathered on Saturday, October 10, 2026, to clean up the local market as part of efforts to combat vector-borne diseases.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the cleanup operation was led by Mounira Sana, the president of the special delegation of the commune. It involved young people, women, men, and traders who used cleaning tools like hoes and rakes to clear the market and its surroundings of garbage and stagnant water, aiming to reduce mosquito breeding and other disease vectors.

The initiative also focused on eliminating larval habitats and cleaning gutters and drains. The president of the special delegation praised the community's active participation and highlighted the importance of such activities in safeguarding public health and fostering local development.

Municipal authorities reiterated their support for community-driven initiatives and encouraged the continuation of similar sanitation efforts. Customary authorities endorsed the cleanup and urged households and traders to maintain cleanliness in their areas.

Health workers contributed by educating participants on preventing vector-borne diseases, emphasizing the use of insecticide-treated mosquito nets, removal of stagnant water, and destruction of larval breeding sites. This operation seeks to enhance community engagement towards creating a healthier environment and preventing disease transmission.