Olivia Marie Angèle Awa Ouédraogo

Dr. Olivia Marie Angèle Awa Ouédraogo is a prominent health official in Burkina Faso, serving as the Director of the Non-Communicable Diseases Prevention and Control at the Ministry of Health. She has been actively raising awareness about the alarming rise of diabetes in the country, emphasizing the importance of preventive measures and lifestyle changes to combat the disease. Dr. Ouédraogo's efforts include organizing training sessions for journalists to enhance public understanding of diabetes, underscoring its potential complications and the urgent need for collective action.