World Bank approves €142 million to strengthen Burkina Faso’s health system
WASHINGTON — The World Bank has approved a €142 million ($150 million) credit from the International Development Association (IDA) and a $17 million grant from the Global Financing Facility (GFF) to fund the Performance and Resilience Strengthening Health System Project (PRPRSS).
This initiative targets adolescents, women, and children under five, aiming to enhance disease surveillance, health service utilization, and nutrition. The project will span the entire country, with special focus on internally displaced persons and underserved communities.
Aligning with national and regional health priorities
« Human development is vital for social inclusion and a top priority for the World Bank », said Hamoud Abdel Wedoud Kamil, the World Bank’s Resident Representative in Burkina Faso. « This project supports government efforts to build resilience and address current health sector challenges. It complements the recently approved Human Capital Protection Project, which received $100.4 million to improve basic social services ».
The project is designed in line with the World Bank’s West and Central Africa strategy, which emphasizes strengthening core institutions to deliver essential social services effectively.
GFF highlights long-term health impact
« Ensuring women, adolescents, and children have access to healthcare is among the most impactful investments governments can make to drive development and prosperity », stated Luc Laviolette, Head of the GFF Secretariat. « We are proud to support Burkina Faso’s efforts to build a resilient, high-performing health system that leaves no one behind, especially in fragile areas ».
Strengthening emergency response and sustainable health financing
« This timely initiative will bolster Burkina Faso’s capacity to prepare for and respond to health emergencies », explained Moussa Dieng, the World Bank’s Health Portfolio Manager. « It will also improve the quality and efficiency of health and nutrition services while advancing reforms to enhance governance, equity, and sustainable financing in the health sector ».
