Burkina Faso: National Reproductive Health Week launched in Boussé
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Kourweogo: SNSR+ launched to improve access to care and accelerate reduction of maternal, neonatal and infant mortality (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
In Boussé, the Secretary General of the Oubri region launched the national reproductive health week SNSR+, held from 26 October to 1 November 2026 in all health districts of Burkina Faso. It aims to improve access to care and reduce maternal, neonatal and infant mortality.
Burkina Faso: National Reproductive Health Week launched in Boussé (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
The 2026 National Reproductive Health Week (SNSR+) was launched in Boussé, in Kourwéogo province, running from 26 October to 1 November. It aims to reduce maternal, newborn and child mortality and improve access to care, especially in hard-to-reach areas.
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Sourou High Commissioner Désiré Badolo called on the population of Tougan to fully commit to the success of the SNSR+ National Reproductive Health Week, launched by the local health district. The week runs from 26 October to 1 November 2026.
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Yatenga: Press caravan 'Entreprendre au féminin' reports satisfactory results from women’s empowerment actions
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CHU of Pala: Large 5.865 g uterine fibroid successfully removed from a 30-year-old patient
Pala University Hospital in Burkina Faso announced the removal of a nearly 6 kg uterine fibroid from a 30-year-old patient through laparotomy. Surgeons also freed pelvic adhesions and repaired both fallopian tubes to preserve her fertility.
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"LAAFIAKO": the Ministry of Health's platform for making your voice heard in Burkina Faso
The Ministry of Health has launched Laafiako, a platform allowing users of public and private health facilities to report problems, file complaints, request information or make suggestions. Requesters are to be informed of the processing of their request within ten days.
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