Burkina Faso villagers unite to fight mosquito breeding sites
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In Sikoro, Burkina Faso, health workers, residents, and the Kanu association worked together on September 18, 2026, to eliminate mosquito breeding grounds and prevent vector-borne diseases.
This action formed part of a national anti-larva campaign intended to improve living conditions and educate people about mosquito control. Participants searched homes and properties, destroying breeding sites and advising residents on preventing malaria. They cleaned garbage heaps and removed stagnant water, which serve as key mosquito habitats.
Salif Sawadogo, head of the Sikoro health center, stated that the program, launched by the Permanent Secretariat for the Elimination of Malaria, has led to a noticeable decrease in malaria-related illness and deaths. Damou Coulibaly, the village chief, thanked the government and Kanu for helping residents understand how simple actions can prevent malaria. The cleanup will continue for four days throughout the village.
