Burkina Faso will receive $250 million in funding from the Global Fund for the 2024–2026 cycle to reinforce its fight against HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria, amid growing pressure on the country’s health system.
The announcement was made in Ouagadougou by Maria Kirova, the Global Fund’s country representative, during a meeting with Minister of Economy and Finance Dr. Aboubakar Nacanabo. Kirova emphasized the importance of mobilizing more domestic resources to support the health sector alongside international assistance.
Burkina Faso’s health system is under severe strain, with 413 health facilities—about 20% of the total—shut down due to terrorist attacks, according to the World Bank. This has left an estimated 3.8 million people without access to medical care, intensifying the country’s humanitarian crisis. Malaria remains the most significant burden, accounting for 43% of consultations, over 60% of hospital admissions, and 30% of deaths. The World Health Organization reported 8.1 million malaria cases and more than 16,000 related deaths in 2023.
To combat malaria, the government launched a nationwide mosquito net distribution campaign in June 2025, providing 15 million insecticide-treated nets to protect over 30 million people.
Despite challenges, Burkina Faso dedicates 12% of its national budget to health and nearly 40% to social investments, including healthcare and education, according to the Ministry of Finance.
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