Ouri:The Minister of Health, Dr. Robert Lucien Jean-Claude Kargougou, officially inaugurated the new Medical Center in Ouri on October 10, 2026. This facility aims to provide the local population with better access to high-quality healthcare services.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the inauguration is part of President Captain Ibrahim Traoré's broader vision to ensure equitable access to quality healthcare for all citizens of Burkina Faso. Dr. Kargougou emphasized that the new center addresses the urgent need for accessible medical care in the municipality.

The minister highlighted the goal of reducing medical evacuations by providing local access to qualified personnel and laboratory services. The new center is expected to minimize the need for residents to travel to Boromo for medical examinations.

Chief Medical Officer Comrade Houssen Kouanda noted that the center will offer advanced care, including medical consultations and laboratory tests. He encouraged the community to maintain the facility to support healthcare workers' efforts.

In his closing remarks, Dr. Kargougou urged the population to use the new medical center responsibly for the benefit of the community. The opening was celebrated with enthusiasm, marking a significant step forward in healthcare access for the people of Ouri.