Kourweogo:A delegation from the Ministry of Health, led by the Secretary General Joël Arthur Kiendrbogo, visited the Health and Social Promotion Center (CSPS) of Laye to support the ongoing seasonal malaria chemoprevention campaign. This visit marked the fourth round of the campaign, aimed at supporting the implementation and enhancing social mobilization efforts.

According to Burkina Information Agency, during the initial three rounds of the campaign, 3,013 children aged 3 to 59 months were reached, achieving a coverage rate of 100.50%. The campaign also focused on vector control, resulting in the destruction of 312 larval breeding sites in the department.

The head of the health post, Issouf Sawadogo, reported a decline in severe malaria cases among children in this age group. By the 41st week, only 14 cases were recorded in 2026, compared to 25 cases in 2025 and 96 cases in 2024. The campaign has also received strong parental support.

The delegation visited nearby households to administer doses to children in the Kabor, Gouem, and Zangr families and raise community awareness about the importance of the campaign. Joël Arthur Kiendrbogo emphasized the national goal of reaching 5.5 million children by the end of the campaign, aiming to eliminate malaria in Burkina Faso by 2030.