Ouagadougou: The Minister of Health, Robert Lucien Kargougou, alongside the Minister of Higher Education, Adjima Thiombiano, has inaugurated the construction site for a new dialysis training center at the Tengadogo hospital in Ouagadougou. The project, valued at over 1 billion CFA francs, aims to enhance the country's health infrastructure and capacity in treating kidney diseases.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the initiative is a collaborative effort with the NIPRO-SIBIRI Bio Medical Services consortium, following discussions during a visit to Japan in January 2025. The consortium pledged to support Burkina Faso by donating a modern training and dialysis center to improve healthcare services for kidney disease patients.

The project includes a production unit for dialysis inputs, which will augment patient care capacity and bolster nephrology training for healthcare personnel. This development is expected to reduce the need for medical evacuations and enhance the self-sufficiency of Burkina Faso's health system.

Simon Debruyne, vice-president of the NIPRO-SIBIRI consortium, emphasized the mutual commitment to better kidney disease management in Burkina Faso. The two-story facility will feature a training area and a fully equipped dialysis unit, symbolizing a long-term commitment to supporting the country's healthcare objectives.

"This initiative is a testament to our shared human and solidarity-based values. It embodies our commitment to providing sustainable support to Burkina Faso, enabling the country to offer comprehensive care for patients with kidney failure," Debruyne stated. He expressed gratitude to the Burkinabe authorities and reaffirmed the consortium's dedication to maintaining a cooperative partnership.

Professor Albert Ouedraogo, president of the Burkina Faso Association of Kidney Patients and Dialysis Patients, applauded the project's significance, describing it as a "day of joy" for patients and healthcare providers alike. He urged for heightened awareness efforts to decrease the prevalence of kidney diseases necessitating dialysis treatment.