Burkina Faso

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Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso (pronunciation: /bʊrˌkiːnə ˈfɑːsoʊ/) is a landlocked country in West Africa. It covers an area of around 274,200 square kilometers and is surrounded by six countries: Mali to the north; Niger to the east; Benin to the southeast; Togo and Ghana to the south; and Ivory Coast to the southwest.

Etymology

The name Burkina Faso means "Land of the Honest Men" and it is derived from the More and Dioula languages. "Burkina" comes from the More language and means "honest" or "incorruptible", while "Faso" comes from the Dioula language and means "fatherland".

Health in Burkina Faso

Healthcare in Burkina Faso is provided by a mixture of public and private facilities. The country's health system faces many challenges, including a shortage of trained health professionals and a high burden of disease, including malaria, HIV/AIDS, and tuberculosis.

Related Terms

  • Public Health: The science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health through the organized efforts and informed choices of society, organizations, public and private, communities and individuals.
  • Malaria: A disease caused by a plasmodium parasite, transmitted by the bite of infected mosquitoes.
  • HIV/AIDS: A disease of the human immune system caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
  • Tuberculosis: A potentially serious infectious disease that mainly affects the lungs. The bacteria that cause tuberculosis are spread from person to person through tiny droplets released into the air via coughs and sneezes.

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