
Robert Lucien Jean-Claude Kargougou
Robert Lucien Jean-Claude Kargougou is the Minister of Health in Burkina Faso, known for his commitment to improving public health policies. Recently, he was in the news for announcing a new decree aimed at reducing the attractiveness of tobacco products, particularly for youth, as part of efforts to combat the rising health concerns associated with smoking. This initiative reflects his focus on protecting the health of the population and addressing the significant impact of tobacco-related diseases in the country.
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Robert Lucien Jean-Claude KARGOUGOU is the Minister of Health who attended the camp's launch ceremony.
Camp vacances Faso Mêbo édition 2026 : 514 jeunes campeurs réunis dans la Cinquième (5ème) Région militaire couvrant les régions administratives de Bankui et du SourouRobert Lucien Jean-Claude Kargougou is the Minister of Health who launched the e-AGRÉMENT-MS platform to modernize administrative procedures in the health sector.
Dématérialisation des procédures administratives : le ministère de la Santé lance la plateforme e-AGRÉMENT-MSRobert Lucien Jean-Claude Kargougou presided over the closing ceremony of the Integrated Health Services project.
Projet Integreted Heath service: près de 4,8 millions d’habitants touchésRobert Lucien Jean-Claude Kargougou is the Minister of Health who presided over the second ordinary session of the health dialogue framework in 2026.
Cadre sectoriel de dialogue santé: 71 infrastructures sanitaires inaugurées au premier semestre 2026Robert Lucien Jean-Claude Kargougou is the Minister of Health who led the government delegation to encourage the teams involved in kidney transplantation.
Transplantation rénale au Burkina : une délégation gouvernementale salue les efforts du CHU de TengandogoHe is the Minister of Health who reported on the execution of his objectives.
Burkina Faso : 74,53% du territoire reconquisRobert Lucien Jean-Claude Kargougou is the Minister of Health who presented the RPP Manifesto to his Togolese counterpart.
Révolution progressiste populaire : le ministre de la santé, Robert offre le Manifeste de la RPP à son homologue togolaisRobert Lucien Jean Claude Kargougou is the Minister of Health who visited health centers in the Nakambé region to encourage health workers.
Le ministre Kargougou dans le Nakambé : « Le métier d’agent de santé est un sacerdoce »Robert Lucien Jean Claude Kargougou is the Minister of Health of Burkina Faso who launched a joint malaria prevention campaign with Togo.
Coopération transfrontalière : le Burkina Faso et le Togo, main dans la main, contre le paludismeDr. Robert Lucien Jean Claude Kargougou is the Minister of Health who honored the blood donors.
Journée mondiale du donneur de sang : les hommages de la Nation à des « sauveurs de vies »Dr Robert Lucien Jean-Claude Kargougou expressed gratitude to the defense forces for their sacrifices in protecting the nation.
Le ministre Kargougou aux Forces combattantes de Matiacoali : « Je ne pouvais pas repartir sans vous dire merci »
Dr Robert Lucien Jean-Claude Kargougou inaugurated the operating block of the medical center in Matiacoali.
Matiacoali: le ministre de la Santé inaugure un bloc opératoireRobert Lucien Jean-Claude Kargougou is the Minister of Health involved in the discussions about the loans.
Amélioration des systèmes sanitaires, éducatifs et industriels: l’ALP autorise la ratification de six projets de loi portant accords de prêtRobert Lucien Jean Claude Kargougou is the Minister of Health who provided updates on malaria statistics in Burkina Faso.
Lutte contre le paludisme: une baisse significative du taux de mortalité de 43,83 %.Robert Lucien Jean-Claude Kargougou presided over the official opening of the workshop reflecting on the national campaign for the distribution of insecticide-treated mosquito nets.
Lutte contre le paludisme au Burkina Faso :Un taux d’augmentation de 97% de couverture des ménages en 2025.Robert Lucien Jean-Claude Kargougou communicated on the historic decrease in malaria cases and deaths.
Burkina Faso : Baisse historique des cas et décès liés au paludisme en 2025Dr. Robert Lucien Jean-Claude Kargougou explained the government's financial support for essential medicines.
Burkina Faso : Baisse des prix des médicaments essentiels génériques dès ce 1er marsRobert Lucien Jean-Claude Kargougou is the Minister of Health who attended the burial to express condolences from the government.
Inhumation du chef de Réo: le fervent défenseur des coutumes repose désormais sur la terre de ses ancêtresRobert Lucien Jean Claude Kargougou described the CHU de Pala as a modern hospital equipped with advanced facilities.
Amélioration des soins de santé : Le Capitaine Ibrahim Traoré inaugure le Centre hospitalier universitaire de PalaRobert Lucien Jean Claude Kargougou inaugurated the new health center in the village of Guido.
Accessibilité des soins de santé: le CSPS de Guido inauguréDr Robert Lucien Jean-Claude Kargougou is the Minister of Health who attended the event and praised the resilience of health workers.
Centre hospitalier régional universitaire de Fada N’Gourma: Une trentaine d’agents distinguéeHe is the minister in charge of health who aims to create a framework for sharing experiences and collective reflection on mental health care in Burkina Faso.
Forum sur la santé mentale: A la recherche d’une synergie pour un système de santé résilientRobert Lucien Jean Claude Kargougou informed the Afrodescendants and the African Diaspora about investment opportunities in the health sector.
Dialogue direct Gouvernement/Afrodescendants: l’exécutif burkinabè rassureRobert Lucien Jean-Claude Kargougou presided over the opening ceremony of the technical workshop for the malaria elimination initiative.
Initiative pour l’élimination du paludisme au Sahel: renforcer la collaboration régionale entre acteursHe presided over the blood donation operation organized by CAMEG.
Soutien aux personnes malades: la CAMEG mobilise son personnel pour un don de sangDr Robert Lucien Jean Claude Kargougou is the Minister of Health who discussed the limitations of the healthcare system in Burkina Faso.
Décès maternels et périnataux : plus de 13 000 cas enregistrés depuis le début de l’année 2025Robert Lucien Jean Claude Kargougou is the Minister of Health who praised the CIL's initiative for raising awareness among its agents.
Protection des informations à caractère personnel : la CIL sensibilise les membres du cabinet du ministère de la SantéRobert Lucien Jean Claude Kargougou is the Minister of Health who announced a measure allowing specialists to work in private health facilities.
Offre de santé: les spécialistes autorisés exceptionnellement à intervenir dans le privéRobert Lucien Jean-Claude Kargougou discussed the recruitment and training plans for healthcare professionals in the country.
Conseil des ministres: Opérationnalisation du Plan 1 000 x 5 de développement des ressources humaines en santéRobert Lucien Jean-Claude Kargougou is the Minister of Health who emphasized the need for sacrifices from every Burkinabè.
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