The World Health Organization’s (WHO) 2024–2025 Biennial Report for Burkina Faso provides a comprehensive overview of significant achievements made within a challenging environment, marked by persistent security, humanitarian, and climatic difficulties. Despite these obstacles, the nation has demonstrated remarkable progress in strengthening its health systems and expanding access to vital care.

Among the standout accomplishments detailed in the report is the widespread implementation of the antimalarial vaccine across all 70 health districts. This represents a crucial step forward in malaria prevention, particularly in safeguarding the health of children. Furthermore, the WHO PEN package, designed for the integrated management of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) at the primary healthcare level, has been successfully rolled out in six health districts, enhancing comprehensive patient care.

A pivotal regulatory milestone during this two-year period was the enactment of a robust anti-tobacco decree. This legislation prohibits smoking in public spaces and on public transportation, underscoring Burkina Faso’s commitment to public health promotion and the reduction of preventable risk factors.

WHO-supported initiatives targeting malaria control have continued to yield substantial, far-reaching benefits. Over 5 million children received seasonal malaria chemoprevention, a vital intervention. Additionally, approximately 15 million insecticide-treated mosquito nets were distributed nationwide, significantly bolstering protective measures against the disease.

In vulnerable and hard-to-reach areas, the WHO played a critical role in ensuring the continuity of essential health services. This was achieved through the establishment of advanced health posts and mobile clinics, alongside the delivery of 58 tons of essential medicines and medical equipment directly to communities in need.

The report also highlights foundational improvements in health information systems. Notably, the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11) has been implemented in four reference hospitals. This strategic move is instrumental in enhancing data quality, improving mortality surveillance, and supporting evidence-based decision-making for future health interventions.

Collectively, these outcomes underscore Burkina Faso’s substantial strides in building a resilient health system, reinforcing service delivery, and protecting its population. The report also serves to outline key strategic priorities that will guide future programmatic cycles, ensuring sustained progress and improved health outcomes across the nation.