The MENTOR Initiative held an event last Friday to formally present the organisation to senior members of the Ministry of Health and relevant partners in Burkina Faso.
MENTOR’s expertise in vector control, particularly through an integrated vector management approach, was highlighted as essential in Burkina Faso where vector-borne diseases are increasing, and an integrated approach is needed to effectively control disease carrying insects.
The event was attended by 25 people who actively engaged with the team to discuss challenges and working opportunities. The National Director of Public Health, Dr. Joseph Soubeiga, said the work of MENTOR aligns with the priorities of the country, and looks forward to starting the technical discussions to reach meaningful strategies.
Luc Kaboré, MENTOR representative in Burkina Faso, said: “The event highlighted MENTOR’s capacity in vector-disease control and how innovative approaches will support the current efforts to reduce the disease burden in hard-to-reach locations.”
Malaria is a major concern in Burkina Faso with 10.5 million cases reported every year. The country is among the ten countries with the highest number of malaria cases and deaths (3.2% of global malaria cases and 2.7% of global malaria deaths in 2022).