Health
Dengue and chikungunya outbreaks in Burkina Faso escalate
Burkina Faso faces a worsening dengue epidemic with significant case numbers and fatalities, alongside a chikungunya outbreak primarily in the Pouytenga region.
Burkina Faso is grappling with a severe dengue epidemic, with over 154,000 suspected cases and hundreds of deaths reported since August 2023, concentrated in major cities like Ouagadougou and Bobo-Dioulasso. The outbreak has overwhelmed local health systems, with ongoing efforts to intensify vector control and case management. Additionally, a concurrent chikungunya outbreak has emerged in the central-east region around Pouytenga, compounding the strain on healthcare resources. The government has activated regional emergency response centers to improve surveillance and coordinate control measures, but experts warn that the situation underscores the need for stronger integrated One Health institutions to prevent and manage future outbreaks.
- Status
- active
- Location
- Pouytenga, Burkina Faso
- Date added
- 2026-04-11 02:49 UTC
- Added by
- bodglobalapdrt
- Last updated
- Source
- ILRI
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