Burkina Faso

Formerly known as the Upper Volta, Burkina Faso achieved independence from France in 1960.  With few natural resources and a high population density, the people of Burkina Faso are some of the poorest in West Africa and the world. Through a partnership with the government of Burkina Faso, The Carter Center helped the nation fight disease and build hope through agricultural development and disease eradication programming.

Fighting Disease

The Carter Center's Guinea Worm Eradication Program began assisting Burkina Faso when the national program began in 1992. Efforts to wipe out the so-called "fiery serpent" in Burkina Faso have been a great success. The country reported its last case of Guinea worm disease in Tondia-Kangue village in November 2006.

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