# Public health initiatives in Chad and West Africa > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/public-health-initiatives-in-chad-and-west-africa > Updated: 2026-10-15T14:13:26.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 2. Public health initiatives in Chad and surrounding West African nations have focused on institutional partnerships and disease prevention. In Chad, efforts began with strengthening humanitarian and medical partnerships, such as the collaboration between Fondation Le Palmier pour la Bienfaisance and Hôpital La Refondation in N’Djamena. This later evolved into targeted mobilization missions in southern provinces like Bongor and Moundou to interrupt the transmission of Guinea worm. Officials noted a 53.1% decrease in animal infections in Mayo-Kebbi Est compared to the previous year. In Senegal, discussions between the presidency and the Ordre des Médecins du Sénégal centered on improving equitable healthcare access and the professional working conditions of doctors. Meanwhile, in Burkina Faso, health authorities launched the final phase of a Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention campaign targeting approximately 5.5 million children through integrated medication and malnutrition detection. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-15: Health ministries in Chad and Burkina Faso launch disease prevention campaigns Health ministries in Chad and Burkina Faso are launching major campaigns to eradicate Guinea worm and combat malaria through community mobilization and seasonal chemoprevention. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/health-ministries-in-chad-and-burkina-faso-launch-disease-prevention-campaigns ### 2026-10-09: Health leaders in Chad and Senegal discuss medical access and partnerships Health leaders and officials in Chad and Senegal are working to strengthen medical partnerships and improve equitable access to healthcare services and professional working conditions. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/health-leaders-in-chad-and-senegal-discuss-medical-access-and-partnerships --- Cite as: Public health initiatives in Chad and West Africa. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/public-health-initiatives-in-chad-and-west-africa