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Burkina Faso : Major drug price cuts effective May 2025

On May 26, 2025, Health Minister Dr Robert Kargougou announced a nationwide reduction in prices of generic drugs, medical supplies, and vaccines. Some cuts reach up to 90%, like the antivenom serum. Backed by CAMEG and President Ibrahim Traoré, the reform aims to ease household expenses and is expected to save the population millions of dollars.