Houndé:The Houndé health district is set to conduct the fourth round of vector control operations on November 7th and 8th, 2026. This follows a review meeting on November 4th, chaired by the High Commissioner of Tuy, Issiaka Segda, to assess the outcomes of the previous National Vector Control Days (JNLAV).

According to Burkina Information Agency, Mamadou Ouattara from the district management team presented a report highlighting the destruction of 44,952 mosquito breeding sites out of 46,974 identified, achieving a destruction rate of approximately 95.7%. Additionally, 9,737 used tires were collected during these operations.

Looking forward, Ouattara recommended enhancing the identification of larval breeding sites on properties, engaging students, mobilizing the community, and maintaining public awareness campaigns. Dr. Youssouf Ouédraogo, the chief medical officer of the Houndé health district, urged residents of Tuy communes to actively participate in the upcoming operations.

Dr. Ouédraogo reiterated that malaria continues to pose a significant public health challenge despite efforts such as seasonal chemoprevention and childhood vaccination. He emphasized that improving sanitation in residential areas and living spaces is crucial to reducing mosquito breeding and the incidence of malaria. He called for the entire community to work alongside health services in this fight.