Burkina Faso: Captain Ibrahim Traoré makes social sovereignty a reality with SAMU
In a spirit of development and to facilitate access to healthcare for citizens in both rural and urban areas, the Burkinabe government launched the Emergency Medical Assistance Service (SAMU) on April 10.
This new initiative marks a major step forward in the restructuring of the national health system. The new medical support system established in Burkina Faso reflects a commitment that aligns with the pledges made by the President of Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, to promote the well-being and fulfillment of the population.
This system, now accessible via the toll-free number 15, represents a healthcare revolution. It addresses a long-standing structural gap — pre-hospital care — by providing a rapid, humane, and equitable medical response to emergencies, whether individual or collective. Equipped with medical ambulances, emergency physicians, and resuscitation equipment, SAMU operates as a mobile hospital, bringing healthcare services closer to citizens, in both urban and rural areas.
In line with President Ibrahim Traoré’s vision of ensuring fair social justice for all Burkinabè, all SAMU services are completely free, underlining the State’s commitment to guaranteeing equitable access to healthcare for every citizen.
By providing the country with this vital service, President Ibrahim Traoré’s administration once again demonstrates its dedication to a firmly assumed social sovereignty — where every life matters, and where the State fully embraces its protective role.
