Establishment of a surgical department at the University Hospital of Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso

Inauguration Videos – Rehabilitation of the pediatric surgery wards at the Sourô Sanou University Hospital in Bobo-Dioulasso

18 December 2025

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Establishment of a surgical department at the Ziguinchor Regional Hospital Center, Senegal (ongoing project)

19 December 2025

Inauguration Videos – Rehabilitation of the Pediatric Surgery Pavilions at Sourô Sanou University Hospital, Bobo-Dioulasso

Establishment of a comprehensive paediatric surgery department, including an operating theatre, a recovery room, expansion of the inpatient ward, and an appatam for families. This project made it possible to double the reception and care capacity (from 28 to 44 beds). The department was fully equipped with appropriate biomedical equipment, fitted with a computerized maintenance system, including training and awareness-raising for the teams.

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Key figures

30%

of the global burden of disease is treatable through surgery

67%

of surgical needs are unmet in low- and middle-income countries

1.7 billion

children worldwide lack access to safe, affordable, and timely surgical and anesthesia care

85%

of children will require a surgical intervention before the age of 15 in low- and middle-income countries

The findings

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