Burkina Faso  

African Region Office  
20,903,000 Population - 2024

Neighbouring Countries

News
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Calendar
SE

12 - 15 September 2022


SE

25 - 29 April 2022


SE

06 - 06 May 2016


SE

26 - 27 October 2016



AR

17 - 19 April 2017


AR

17 - 19 April 2018


NP

08 - 12 October 2018



Completed
2021

Strategic Risk Analysis and Profiling for Health Emergencies
WHO Health Emergency Dashboard
COVID-19; 2020 - Burkina Faso
2020
Disaster; 2019 - Burkina Faso
2019
Lowest Indicators
20 %

CE.1 Mechanisms are established and functioning for detecting and responding to chemical events or emergencies

Chemical Events (JEE)

20 %

CE.2 Enabling environment is in place for management of chemical Events

Chemical Events (JEE)

20 %

D.3.2 Reporting network and protocols in country

Reporting (JEE)

20 %

P.1.1 The State has assessed, adjusted and aligned its domestic legislation, policies and administrative arrangements in all

National Legislation, Policy and Financing (JEE)

20 %

P.1.2 Financing is available for the implementation of IHR capacities

National Legislation, Policy and Financing (JEE)

20 %

P.3.3 Infection prevention and control

Antimicrobial Resistance (JEE)

20 %

P.4.3 Mechanisms for responding to infectious and potential zoonotic diseases established and functional

Zoonotic Disease (JEE)

20 %

P.5.1 Surveillance systems in place for the detection and monitoring of foodborne diseases and food contamination

Food Safety (JEE)

20 %

PoE.2 Effective Public Health Response at Points of Entry

Points of Entry (PoEs) (JEE)

20 %

R.1.1 Strategic emergency risk assessments conducted and emergency resources identified and mapped

Preparedness (JEE)

20 %

R.2.1 Emergency response coordination

Emergency Response Operations (JEE)

20 %

R.3.1 Public Health and Security Authorities, (e.g. Law Enforcement, Border Control, Customs)

Linking Public Health and Security Authorities (JEE)

20 %

R.4.1 System is in place for sending and receiving medical countermeasures during a public health emergency

Medical Countermeasures (JEE)

20 %

R.4.2 System is in place for sending and receiving health personnel during a public health emergency

Medical Countermeasures (JEE)

20 %

RE.1 Mechanisms are established and functioning for detecting and responding to radiological and nuclear emergencies.

Radiation Emergencies (JEE)

20 %

RE.2 Enabling environment in place for management of radiological and nuclear emergencies

Radiation Emergencies (JEE)

20 %

C.1.1 Policy, legal and normative instruments

C1.Policy, Legal and normative Instruments to implement IHR (SPAR)

20 %

C.14.1 Resources for detection and alert

C14.Chemical events (SPAR)

20 %

CE.1 Mechanisms are established and functioning for detecting and responding to chemical events or emergencies

Chemical Events (JEE)

20 %

D.3.2 Reporting network and protocols in country

Reporting (JEE)

20 %

P.1.1 The State has assessed, adjusted and aligned its domestic legislation, policies and administrative arrangements in all

National Legislation, Policy and Financing (JEE)

20 %

P.1.2 Financing is available for the implementation of IHR capacities

National Legislation, Policy and Financing (JEE)

20 %

P.3.1 Effective multisectoral coordination on AMR

Antimicrobial Resistance (JEE)

20 %

P.3.2 Surveillance of AMR

Antimicrobial Resistance (JEE)

20 %

P.3.3 Infection prevention and control

Antimicrobial Resistance (JEE)

20 %

P.3.4 Optimize use of antimicrobial medicines in human and animal health and agriculture

Antimicrobial Resistance (JEE)

20 %

P.5.1 Surveillance systems in place for the detection and monitoring of foodborne diseases and food contamination

Food Safety (JEE)

20 %

P.6.1 Whole-of-government biosafety and biosecurity system in place for all sectors (including human, animal and agriculture

Biosafety and Biosecurity (JEE)

20 %

PoE.1 Routine capacities are established at PoE

Points of Entry (PoEs) (JEE)

20 %

R.2.2 Emergency operations centre (EOC) capacities, procedures and plans

Emergency Response Operations (JEE)

20 %

R.5.1 Risk communication systems for unusual/unexpected events and emergencies

Risk Communication (JEE)

20 %

RE.1 Mechanisms are established and functioning for detecting and responding to radiological and nuclear emergencies.

Radiation Emergencies (JEE)

40 %

D.1.2 Specimen referral and transport system

National Laboratory System (JEE)

40 %

P.2.1 A functional mechanism is established for the coordination and integration

IHR Coordination, Communication and Advocacy (JEE)

40 %

R.2.4 Case management procedures are implemented for IHR relevant hazards

Emergency Response Operations (JEE)

40 %

R.5.3 Public communication for emergencies

Risk Communication (JEE)

40 %

R.5.4 Communication Engagement with Affected Communities

Risk Communication (JEE)

40 %

R.5.5 Addressing perceptions, risky behaviours and misinformation

Risk Communication (JEE)

40 %

C.4.2 Implementation of a laboratory biosafety and biosecurity regime

C4.Laboratory (SPAR)

40 %

C.6.2 Workforce surge during a public health event

C6.Human resources (SPAR)

40 %

C.8.2 Utiliz6ation of health services

C8.Health services provision (SPAR)

40 %

C.11.1 Core capacity requirements at all times for PoEs (airports, ports and ground crossings)

C11.Points of entry (PoEs) and border health (SPAR)

40 %

C.11.2 Public health response at points of entry

C11.Points of entry (PoEs) and border health (SPAR)

40 %

C.11.3 Risk-based approach to international travel-related measures

C11.Points of entry (PoEs) and border health (SPAR)

40 %

C.13.1 Multisectoral collaboration mechanism for food safety events

C13.Food safety (SPAR)

40 %

C.15.1 Capacity and resources

C15.Radiation emergencies (SPAR)

40 %

D.1.2 Specimen referral and transport system

National Laboratory System (JEE)

40 %

D.2.2 Use of electronic tools

Real-Time Surveillance (JEE)

40 %

D.4.3 In-service trainings are available

Workforce Development (JEE)

40 %

P.2.1 A functional mechanism is established for the coordination and integration

IHR Coordination, Communication and Advocacy (JEE)

40 %

P.6.2 Biosafety and biosecurity training and practices in all relevant sectors (including human, animal and agriculture)

Biosafety and Biosecurity (JEE)

40 %

R.1.2 National multi-sectoral multi-hazard emergency preparedness measures, including emergency response plans, are developed

Preparedness (JEE)

40 %

R.5.2 Internal and partner coordination for emergency risk communication

Risk Communication (JEE)

57 %

Avg.score (15 capacities)
Submitted - 2023

SPAR

31%

Avg. score (19 capacities)
Latest completion - 2017

JEE

IHR Designated PoE
Ground Crossing
13
Port
0
Airport
2

5

Activities Conducted

2016 - 2022

SIMEX

2

Activities Conducted

2017 - 2018

AAR


No Data!

REMAP

3

Activities Conducted

2008 - 2010

WOAH PVS Pathway

Completed
2022

AMR Self Assessment



No Data!

MPC
Multisectoral Preparedness Coordination

Universal Health Coverage  
Partner
UHC Service Coverage Index
SDg 3.8.1
43
Sustainable Development Goals  
Development assistance and vaccine coverage
SDG Target 3.b
Health workforce (Medical doctors per 10000 population)
SDG Target 3.c
Sanitation and hygiene Total Population using at least basic sanitation services (%)
SDG Target 6.2


Completed
2018

NAPHS


Published Plans in or before 2009

2005

Influenza Plan


B - National AMR action plan under development.

AMR PLAN


Completed

WHO HRP

Resource Landscape
TECHNICAL AREA SUPPORTED

0

Bilateral & Multilateral Donors

18

Technical Area Supported

0

Implemented Activities

Public Health Emergencies Preparedness
  • PIP Framework
  • UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA)
  • Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
  • International Association of National Public Health Institutes (IANPHI)
  • Resolve to Save Lives
  • To establish and strengthen influenza surveillance systems, knowledge and capacities for a timely and appropriate response to pandemic influenza

  • To support Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) with the COVID-19 pathogenic genomic sequencing initiative

  • Support Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) with the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines across the continent

  • To support the UK's New Variant Assessment Platform (NVAP) rollout to African Union Member States, to enhance the detection and subsequent assessment of SARS-CoV-2 variants

  • Improving LNSP's capacity to test COVID-19

  • Support Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) to undertake a rapid mortality survey to assess the impacts from COVID-19

  • Support Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and partners response to Covid-19

  • Support Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) to develop and strengthen the Africa CDC Kofi Annan Global Health Leadership Programme

  • Support Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) to develop monitoring and evaluation of the Partnership to Accelerate COVID-19 Testing: Trace, Test and Track initiative

  • Support Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) with the organisation and delivery of the Africa CDC virtual conference 'Africa's Leadership in COVID-19 Vaccine Development and Access'

  • Support Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and partners to develop guidance for sero-surveillance surveys

  • Support Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and partners to develop and strengthen the African Volunteer Health Corps (AVoHC) for effective public health deployment for COVID-19 response

  • To support Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) with the development and implementation of COVID-19 guidance

  • "To support Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) in strengthening the Public Health Emergency Operation Centres (PH EOC) for effective COVID-19 response across the African Union member states. "

  • Generate research data on COVID 19 for the management of the pandemic
  • To disseminate and facilitate the adoption of policy and guidance recommendations to accelerate extension of COVID-19 testing capacity, and to ensure compliance to quality control and quality assurance requirements in doing so.
  • To provide 70 cities with technical and financial assistance to respond to COVID-19
  • To provide governments with effective risk communication strategies, social media monitoring, rumor management and the effective prevention and management of misinformation.
  • "Integrated training of healthcare workers; Infection Prevention and Control monitoring and supportive supervision"
  • To provide fast, flexible funds to help mobilize response teams and procure necessary supplies.
Partner Matching
  • National Legislation, Policy and Financing
  • IHR Coordination, Communication and Advocacy
  • Antimicrobial Resistance
  • Zoonotic Disease
  • Food Safety
  • Biosafety and Biosecurity
  • National Laboratory System
  • Real-Time Surveillance
  • Workforce Development
  • Reporting
  • Preparedness
  • Emergency Response Operations
  • Linking Public Health and Security Authorities
  • Medical Countermeasures
  • Risk Communication
  • Points of Entry (PoEs)
  • Chemical Events
  • Radiation Emergencies
  
  • The Global Fund
  • World Bank
AMR support activities
  • Microbiological Expertise
  • Laboratory Quality Management
  • Antibiotic use, Stewardship, Clinical Guideline Development
  • Infection Prevention
  • Environmental Health
  • Technical Support
  • Capacity Building
  • Knowledge Exchange
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