Diapaga:Tapoa The Regional Health Director of Gulmu, Mahamadi Yerbanga, conducted a field visit to the Diapaga Medical Center with Surgical Unit (CMA) in Tapoa Province on October 15, 2026. The visit aimed to assess the conditions and engage with both staff and patients.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the visit began with a courtesy call to the head of Tapoa, followed by an on-the-ground assessment to understand the realities faced by the medical center. Yerbanga was accompanied by a team from the regional directorate, local health authorities, and partners including Doctors Without Borders (MSF), the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), UNICEF, WHO, SOGEMAB, and the CHUR of Fada N'Gourma.

The delegation toured various CMA services such as the emergency room, maternity, operating room, laboratory, pharmacy, and the essential generic medicines depot. Discussions with civil society organizations, community-based organizations, and patient representatives addressed patient care quality, logistical challenges, and the need for improved technical facilities.

Participants emphasized the urgent need to operationalize the otolaryngology service to prevent costly patient evacuations. The Regional Health Director reassured attendees of efforts to strengthen the technical platform and improve care. The visit concluded positively, with a commitment to ongoing dialogue to enhance health services in Tapoa.