The 2024–2025 Biennial Report from the World Health Organization (WHO) in Burkina Faso highlights significant achievements in public health, even amidst complex security, humanitarian, and climatic challenges.

Key accomplishments include the nationwide expansion of the malaria vaccine across all 70 health districts, marking a crucial step in malaria prevention and safeguarding children’s health. The report also details the implementation of the WHO PEN package in six health districts, enhancing integrated management of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) at primary healthcare levels.

A significant regulatory stride during this two-year period was the enactment of an anti-tobacco decree, prohibiting smoking in public spaces and on public transportation. This demonstrates Burkina Faso’s dedication to promoting health and mitigating preventable risk factors.

WHO-supported initiatives targeting malaria control continued to yield widespread impact: over 5 million children received seasonal malaria chemoprevention, and approximately 15 million insecticide-treated mosquito nets were distributed nationwide.

In remote and challenging-to-access regions, the WHO played a vital role in ensuring uninterrupted essential services. This was achieved through the establishment of advanced health posts and mobile clinics, alongside the delivery of 58 tons of crucial medicines and medical equipment to vulnerable communities.

The report further highlights foundational improvements in health information systems, notably the adoption of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11) in four key reference hospitals. This marks a pivotal advancement for enhancing data quality, mortality surveillance, and evidence-based decision-making.

These outcomes underscore Burkina Faso’s progress in building a resilient health system, strengthening service delivery, and protecting its population, while also pointing to strategic priorities for consolidation in future programmatic cycles.