Kourweogo: The Bouss© health district held the 3rd edition of the Days of Excellence from May 6 to 8, 2025, where several health actors and training courses were celebrated through award ceremonies. This edition aimed to pay tribute to the elders for their sacrifices made in favor of the populations.
According to Burkina Information Agency, the event, themed “Contribution of the community world to health,” sought to recognize the contribution of traditional practitioners to the health of populations and to foster collaboration between traditional and alternative medicine and modern medicine. The organizers expressed gratitude to the elders and individuals or legal entities who distinguished themselves in actions that contributed to achieving the objectives.
This edition emphasized the role of traditional practitioners in improving population health. It aimed to strengthen collaboration between traditional and modern medicine and recognize the exceptional contributions of elders and leading figures in the field. Sponsored by El Hadj Saidou Bikienga of Nagreongo and co-sponsored by Rasman© Ou©draogo of Mankoula, the event spanned 72 hours of various activities.
The population benefited from screenings for precancerous cervical lesions, pediatric consultations, diabetes screenings, visual acuity measurements, as well as sports and leisure activities. The closing ceremony included an awards segment, recognizing the best health facilities in four key areas: the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI), reproductive health, the fight against tuberculosis and HIV, and a global category encompassing all indicators.
The Tangzougou CSPS excelled by winning two first prizes: reproductive health and best overall performance. The Kaonghin CSPS received first prize in the PEV category, while the tuberculosis prize went to the Guesna CSPS. Each structure received an envelope of 85,000 FCFA and donations in kind. Special prizes, sponsored by the Environment and Local Development Association (EDEL), were awarded to B©atrice Tiendreb©ogo, first manager of the CMA of Bouss©, and to Jeanne Bouda of the CSPS of Sao.
CMA agents due to retire in 2024, as well as the eight former district chief physicians, were honored with certificates of recognition. The “Model Family” award was given to Antoine B. Kabor©, a resident of the village of Damsi in the commune of Sourgoubila, for his commitment to monitoring the health of children during seasonal malaria chemoprevention campaigns.
Dr. Salou/Dabir© WR Adeline, the district’s chief medical officer, emphasized that these days aim to stimulate excellence within health services. “Staff work day and night to ensure better health for the population. However, quality varies from one department to another. This day of excellence allows us to reward the best and encourage others to improve,” she concluded.
The 2025 edition of the Bouss© District Health Excellence Days concluded on a note of recognition, hope, and commitment to better community health.