The government of Burkina Faso has launched the 3rd edition of its national anti-larval campaign, aimed at strengthening the fight against malaria and promoting hygiene in schools and communities. The campaign, which was launched on October 3, 2026, in Saaba, is a collaboration between the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Secondary Education, Vocational Training, and Technical Education. The initiative seeks to eliminate mosquito breeding sites and promote healthy behaviors among young people.
The campaign was launched in the presence of Minister of Secondary Education, Vocational Training, and Technical Education, Professor Moumouni Zoungrana, who praised the involvement of students in the initiative. According to him, this mobilization is a way to put into practice the hygiene notions taught in schools. Zoungrana emphasized that the fight against malaria is part of the country's education modules and that the campaign is a concrete application of the theoretical knowledge taught in classrooms.
Professor Zoungrana stressed that sensitizing young people is a means of making progress in public health behaviors. He noted that it is impossible to develop a country with sick young people and called for prioritizing prevention rather than waiting for diseases to appear before intervening. The minister also indicated that the mobilization will not be limited to Saaba, but will take place in all schools and training centers across Burkina Faso.
Minister of Health, Dr. Robert Lucien Kargougou, explained that the involvement of the education sector is part of the government's efforts to intensify the fight against vector-borne diseases. He recalled the results of the second edition, during which over 477,000 mosquito breeding sites were destroyed out of a total of 530,000 identified, representing a destruction rate of approximately 89.88%. He also noted that over 24 kilometers of canals and drains were cleaned.
Dr. Kargougou emphasized that these interventions have contributed to reducing cases of malaria and dengue. For this third edition, the government aims to continue and strengthen actions in primary and secondary schools, vocational training centers, and universities. The minister also counted on students and their supervisors to relay awareness messages to families and communities.
The government is committed to eliminating mosquito breeding sites and promoting healthy behaviors among young people. The campaign is part of a broader effort to combat malaria and other vector-borne diseases in Burkina Faso. The authorities are calling on the entire population to get involved in the fight against malaria and dengue by regularly cleaning their living environments and destroying mosquito breeding sites.
The national anti-larval campaign is a key component of Burkina Faso's strategy to combat malaria and promote public health. The government is working to ensure that young people are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to maintain healthy behaviors and contribute to the development of their country. By involving students and communities in the fight against malaria, the government aims to make progress in reducing the incidence of the disease and improving the overall health of its population.
Key points
- The campaign aims to eliminate mosquito breeding sites and promote healthy behaviors among young people.
- The government is working to intensify the fight against vector-borne diseases, including malaria and dengue.
- The campaign is part of a broader effort to promote public health and hygiene in schools and communities across Burkina Faso.
