Ouagadougou: The Kaya Regional Hospital Center (CHR) was named the best hospital in Burkina Faso in the fight against malaria during the World Malaria Day commemoration ceremony held on May 22, 2026, in Tenkodogo. The hospital received a trophy and a certificate, which were presented to key stakeholders in the Kouls© region on June 3, 2026, in Kaya during the national flag-raising ceremony.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the general manager of the Kaya Regional Hospital, S©v©rin K©r©, stated that the health facility was rewarded for having reduced cases of severe malaria by more than 50% in its coverage area.

This award crowns a trajectory of excellence. Already second prize in 2022 and 2024, the Kaya Regional Hospital Center has this year reached the highest level, confirming its position among the country’s leading healthcare facilities.

According to the institution’s statistics, cases of severe malaria decreased from 1,332 in 2023 to 559 in 2025, a drop of more than 50%. Uncomplicated cases also declined, from 340 to 163 over the same period, with the case fatality rate remaining below 10%.

According to the CHR’s director general, these results are “the fruit of a rigorous strategy based on the permanent availability of diagnostic inputs, the strict application of national care protocols, the strengthening of preventive actions in favor of pregnant women and children, as well as the implementation of digital epidemiological surveillance tools.”

For him, this distinction is the culmination of a constant collective commitment to quality care. He praised the dedication of his teams and the commitment of their partners.

Mr. K©r© also attributed these performances to a synergy of actions between all actors in the health system engaged in the fight against malaria in the Centre-North region.

The Kaya Regional Hospital Center (CHR) intends to consolidate its achievements through continuing staff training, strengthening the digitalization of patient monitoring and improving coverage of intermittent preventive treatment for pregnant women.