The central management of the Army Health Service, in collaboration with the general management of Religious, Customary and Traditional Affairs, organized, from October 1 to 2, in Badtenga, in the commune of Koupéla, a free medical care session, for the benefit of several vulnerable people.Hundreds of people benefited from free medical care on October 1 and 2, 2024 at the Health and Social Promotion Center (CSPS) of Badtenga, in the commune of Koupéla, it was noted on site.The initiative is from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), funded by Australia and is part of the regional project entitled: "Preventing and responding to violent extremism in the Atlantic corridor".This health care is provided in collaboration with the Central Directorate of the Army Health Service and the General Directorate of Religious, Customary and Traditional Affairs.It aims to provide free health care to vulnerable populations, including internally displaced persons and host populations.The event also aims to s trengthen civil-military dialogue.Issouf Diallo, one of the beneficiaries, who came from the village of Gargaoua, expressed his gratitude to the initiators for the free care received."May God grant them health," he said. For him, the care provided by the armed forces will help improve collaboration between the civilian population and the Defense and Security Forces."This will also strengthen cohesion between civilians and the military," reassured Mr. Diallo.Delphine Yougma from Koupéla also benefited from free healthcare.Having arrived at the scene since 3 a.m., she said she had undergone tests and received medication without spending a single kopeck."I learned about this free treatment session through a press release. I am very happy. I thank the FDS and the health workers present," said a delighted Ms. Yougma.She expressed the hope that this UNDP action will continue so that people can have access to care and stay in good health.Dr Ibrahima Yougbaré, medical captain at the Tenkodogo Military Medical Center, while praising the UNDP initiative, argued that civilian access to military health structures allows for very good collaboration between the two entities.Which, according to him, can facilitate the task in the fight against terrorism.According to Captain Yougbaré, all illnesses are covered by free treatment."Among the elderly who come for consultation, we most often encounter chronic pathologies. Among children, it is mainly acute pathologies such as malaria and pulmonary infections," he said.He called on the population to respect hygiene rules in order to prevent malaria and dengue fever.For the major of the CSPS of Badtenga, Eugénie Sandwidi, the free care will relieve the sick who remain at home due to lack of financial means."With the free consultations and medication, the elderly and especially those living with hypertension have found what they are looking for," she concluded.Source: Burkina Information Agency
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