Mouhoun: The Governor of the Bankui and Sourou region, Babo Pierre Bassinga, accompanied by government officials, visited the hemodialysis center at the D©dougou Regional University Hospital (CHUR) on Monday, July 6, 2026. The purpose of this visit was to observe the operational status of this new healthcare facility and to assess the conditions of care provided to patients suffering from kidney failure.
According to Burkina Information Agency, Governor Babo Pierre Bassinga toured the various departments of the hemodialysis center at the Regional University Hospital Center (CHUR) of D©dougou to familiarize himself with the organization of care, the operation of the equipment, and the working conditions of the staff. He acknowledged the professionalism and dedication of the healthcare teams, likening them to Volunteers for the Defense of the Homeland (VDP) of health, due to their daily efforts in providing care to the population.
The governor also expressed appreciation to the highest authorities of Burkina Faso for investing in the provision of specialized care. He stated that the D©dougou hemodialysis center, constructed at a cost of 262.5 million CFA francs and equipped with advanced equipment, demonstrates the State's commitment to making healthcare more accessible to the people.
Babo Pierre Bassinga noted that the previous deposit requirement of 500,000 CFA francs for accessing dialysis has been abolished, and sessions are now entirely free for patients with chronic kidney failure, pregnant women, and children under five years old.
Dr. Dj©ni Safi©tou Ou©draogo, the nephrologist in charge of the unit, highlighted the center's technical capabilities. She explained that the unit is equipped with 14 dialysis machines, 12 of which are operational, with two in reserve to ensure continuity of services. The center treats 10 to 12 patients per session, with each session lasting about four hours. It can accommodate over 30 patients daily, or a cohort of 90 to 120 patients.
According to the specialist, the opening of this unit is a significant advancement in improving access to specialist care in the region. Before its establishment, patients with end-stage renal failure were often evacuated to Ouagadougou or Bobo-Dioulasso, incurring high costs and risks.
Patients expressed their satisfaction, noting that the center saves them from long trips to Bobo-Dioulasso for treatment. One patient mentioned that the proximity reduces transportation costs, minimizes travel risks, and allows him to receive family support. Another patient, who continues his professional activities while receiving dialysis, urged against stigmatizing dialysis patients, emphasizing that treatment is not a barrier to an active life. He thanked the authorities for the infrastructure.
Governor Bassinga urged the population to avoid self-medication and regularly consult health facilities to prevent kidney diseases, often diagnosed late.
The regional authorities concluded their visit by expressing satisfaction with the hemodialysis center's operations at CHUR in D©dougou. They reaffirmed their commitment to supporting initiatives that improve access to specialist care, believing this infrastructure is crucial for enhancing the health services and offering hope to patients with kidney failure in the Bankui and Sourou region.