The Conseil national de l'Ordre des médecins du Burkina Faso (CNOM-BF) recently marked a significant day with two major activities in Bobo-Dioulasso. The council installed the national organizing committee for the 14th Journée du médecin burkinabè (JMB), scheduled for December 10-12, 2026. This event aims to discuss the theme "Sovereignty and ethics in medical practice in the era of artificial intelligence: challenges and responsibilities of Burkinabè doctors."
The committee, composed of 33 members, including three presidency members and 30 members from ten specialized commissions, will ensure the scientific quality of the event, mobilize medical professionals and partners, and manage resources effectively. Dr. Alain Konseybo will lead the committee, accompanied by Dr. Éric Togbé and Dr. Joseph Illa as vice-presidents. The CNOM-BF president, Dr. Abdoul-Guaniyi Sawadogo, emphasized the importance of method, discipline, and teamwork for the event's success.
The choice of Bobo-Dioulasso as the host city for the 14th edition holds particular significance, as it last hosted the event in 2016. The city aims to strengthen camaraderie and facilitate exchanges among health professionals from different regions. Dr. Konseybo highlighted the challenge of mobilizing doctors nationwide and making the event a platform for reflection on the future of medicine in Burkina Faso.
The event will address the implications of artificial intelligence in medical practice, including its potential benefits and ethical concerns. Dr. Sawadogo emphasized that sovereignty in healthcare relies on competent professionals, national research capacity, accessible health services, and responsible use of new technologies. He also stressed that artificial intelligence should not replace clinical judgment or the human relationship between doctors and patients.
The Conseil national de l'Ordre des médecins also made a significant contribution to the Faso Mêbo agency, donating 10 tons of cement and 4 million FCFA. This gesture reflects the medical profession's commitment to national development and construction efforts. The donation follows a decision made during the 9th national congress of the medical council in December 2025.
This contribution is part of a larger effort by the medical profession to support national initiatives. In 2023, the Ordre national des médecins contributed 5 million FCFA to the Fonds de soutien patriotique. With this new commitment, the medical profession's financial contributions to these initiatives have reached 10 million FCFA.
The medical council's efforts demonstrate the profession's dedication to improving healthcare and supporting national development in Burkina Faso. The initiatives aim to strengthen the healthcare system, promote medical research, and ensure that medical professionals are equipped to address the challenges of the future.
Key points
- The Conseil national de l'Ordre des médecins du Burkina Faso has installed the national organizing committee for the 14th Journée du médecin burkinabè.
- The medical council has made significant contributions to the Faso Mêbo agency, including 10 tons of cement and 4 million FCFA.
- The initiatives aim to strengthen the healthcare system, promote medical research, and ensure that medical professionals are equipped to address the challenges of the future.
