WASHINGTON, January 24, 2025 – The World Bank has officially sanctioned a substantial financial package for Burkina Faso, totaling €142 million (equivalent to $150 million) through an International Development Association (IDA)* credit, complemented by a $17 million grant from the Global Financing Facility (GFF). This significant investment is earmarked for the Project for Strengthening Health System Performance and Resilience (PRPRSS).
This comprehensive initiative, with a primary focus on adolescents, women, and children under the age of five, is designed to enhance disease surveillance capabilities and boost the utilization of essential health and nutrition services. Its reach will extend nationwide, paying particular attention to internally displaced persons and communities facing restricted access to vital healthcare provisions.
“Human development is a cornerstone for social inclusion and stands as a paramount priority for the World Bank. This project is strategically designed to bolster government efforts in strengthening resilience and effectively managing the current challenges within the health sector. It complements the recently approved Human Capital Protection Project, which provides $100.4 million to improve the delivery of fundamental social services,” stated Hamoud Abdel Wedoud Kamil, the World Bank Resident Representative for Burkina Faso.
The PRPRSS aligns closely with the World Bank’s West and Central Africa regional strategy, which aims to reinforce the social contract by fortifying key institutions involved in delivering crucial basic social services.
“Ensuring women, adolescents, and children have access to healthcare represents one of the most invaluable investments governments can make to propel countries towards development and prosperity. The GFF is proud to stand with the government of Burkina Faso in building an efficient and resilient health system, guaranteeing care for these target populations, even in the most vulnerable regions,” emphasized Luc Laviolette, Head of the GFF Secretariat.
“This project arrives at a critical juncture, as it will contribute significantly to enhancing the nation’s capacity for health emergency preparedness and response, while simultaneously elevating the quality and uptake of health and nutrition services. It also ensures the World Bank’s continued support for the various reforms undertaken by the Ministry of Health, aimed at strengthening governance, equity, and sustainable financing within the health sector,” explained Moussa Dieng, the World Bank’s Health Portfolio Lead.