# Public health and sanitation initiatives in Africa

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/public-health-and-sanitation-initiatives-in-africa
> Updated: 2026-08-11T15:16:14.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Various West and Central African nations have implemented diverse public health and sanitation initiatives to combat disease and improve healthcare access.

In Burkina Faso, sanitation operations were conducted in the Gnagna province to eliminate disease vectors by cleaning gutters and removing stagnant water near medical centers. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a vaccination campaign was launched in Maniema province targeting children to combat polio, measles, and rubella, following reports of low vaccination coverage and a resurgence of certain diseases.

In Mali, efforts have focused on strengthening health insurance governance through workshops aimed at implementing the Universal Health Insurance Scheme for rural and informal sectors. Meanwhile, in Senegal, authorities mobilized personnel and drones to manage sanitary coverage and food inspections during the Gamou 2026 celebrations.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-11: Health initiatives expand in Mali and Senegal

Health initiatives are expanding in West Africa, with Mali focusing on strengthening health insurance governance for the informal sector and Senegal deploying sanitation agents and drones for Gamou 2026.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/health-initiatives-expand-in-mali-and-senegal

### 2026-08-10: Public health initiatives launched in Gnagna and Maniema

Health initiatives are underway in Africa, including sanitation and vector control in Burkina Faso's Gnagna province and a multi-day vaccination campaign against polio, measles, and rubella in Maniema, DRC.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/public-health-initiatives-launched-in-gnagna-and-maniema

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