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Deaths of prominent West African medical professionals

Overview

Several prominent medical leaders in West Africa have passed away.

In Burkina Faso, Professor Michel Akotionga, a former president of the Société des gynécologues et obstétriciens du Burkina (SOGOB), died on September 21, 2026. He was recognized as a pioneer in gynecology and obstetrics, specifically for his work in reconstructive surgery related to female genital mutilation and addressing obstetric fistulas.

In October 2026, two other medical figures were reported deceased. In Togo, Dr. Moïse Fiadjoé, director of the Biasa Clinic and a specialist in in vitro fertilization (IVF), passed away. In Senegal, Dr. Ibrahima Sow, director of Matam Hospital and a general surgeon, died following a road accident in Ndioum.

Entities

Matam Hospital · Biasa Clinic · Burkina Faso · Ibrahima Sow · Moïse Fiadjoé

Timeline

  1. [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Medical leaders Dr. Moïse Fiadjoé and Dr. Ibrahima Sow pass away

    Prominent medical leaders Dr. Moïse Fiadjoé of Togo and Dr. Ibrahima Sow of Senegal have passed away, leaving legacies in fertility research and community surgical care.

  2. [HEALTH] 4 sources
    Michel Akotionga, Burkina Faso medical pioneer, dies

    Burkina Faso mourns Professor Michel Akotionga, a leading gynecologist and former SOGOB president known for his lifelong fight against female genital mutilation and maternal mortality.

Sources

burkinayawana.com · libreinfo.net · netafrique.net · senenews.com · sidwaya.info · togoactualite.com