Ouagadougou: The Armed Forces Health Service was celebrated as one of the 14 distinguished personalities of 2025 at an awards ceremony organized by the newspaper L'€š¬…¡¬‚¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬€¦¡¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬€¦¡¬€š¬¦¡¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬€¦¡¬€š¬¦¡¬€š¬…¡¬¦¡¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬€¦¡¬€š¬¦¡¬€š¬…¡¬¦¡¬€š¬…¡¬‚¬¦¡¬¦¡¬¦¡¬°conomiste du Faso. This recognition was part of the newspaper's second edition of honoring individuals and services that have made significant contributions to Burkina Faso. The Armed Forces Health Service was particularly noted for its outstanding care provided to both Combating Forces and civilians.
According to Burkina Information Agency, the awards ceremony, held in Ouagadougou, aimed to emphasize the dedication and sacrifices made by various individuals and institutions in building a stronger economy and a more resilient society. Elza Sandrine H©bi©, publishing director of L'€š¬…¡¬‚¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬€¦¡¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬€¦¡¬€š¬¦¡¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬€¦¡¬€š¬¦¡¬€š¬…¡¬¦¡¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬€¦¡¬€š¬¦¡¬€š¬…¡¬¦¡¬€š¬…¡¬‚¬¦¡¬¦¡¬¦¡¬°conomiste du Faso, highlighted the importance of recognizing efforts that contribute to the nation's progress. She stressed the need to tell the stories of those who make Burkina Faso shine through their exceptional work.
During the event, the Minister in charge of Communication, Pingwind© Gilbert Ou©draogo, praised the initiative, stating that development must be built and celebrated to inspire commitment within the nation. The ceremony commenced with the recognition of Tinkuilga Nana in the Society category for his contribution to the presidential initiative Faso Mªbo. Meanwhile, the Armed Forces Health Service received accolades in the Health category for its exemplary service to soldiers, Volunteers for the defense of the homeland, and the civilian population. Colonel Romaric To©, director of the Armed Forces Health Service, expressed his pride in the recognition, viewing it as an encouragement to continue their dedicated efforts.
In other categories, the Directorate General of Customs was honored for its role in combating fraud and enhancing revenue mobilization in the Services category. SONABHY was acknowledged in the Trade category, while Inoussa Ou©draogo, president of the National Union of Seed Producers of Burkina Faso, received the award in the Agriculture category. Daouda Diallo, representing the president of the transitional legislative assembly, commended the newspaper for recognizing the tireless work and commitment of these honorees.
L'€š¬…¡¬‚¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬€¦¡¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬€¦¡¬€š¬¦¡¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬€¦¡¬€š¬¦¡¬€š¬…¡¬¦¡¬¦¡¬‚¬Å¡¬€¦¡¬€š¬¦¡¬€š¬…¡¬¦¡¬€š¬…¡¬‚¬¦¡¬¦¡¬¦¡¬°conomiste du Faso extended its gratitude to partners for their support in making the event successful and announced plans for the third edition scheduled for 2027.