14/06/2026
🌍🚭 Celebrating World No To***co Day Through Action for Better Health
On June 11th, Village Health Action (VHA) and Centre Médical VHA joined the Ministère de la Santé Publique/burundi MSP_Burundi (Ministry of Public Health) and other key stakeholders at Lycée du Lac Tanganyika to commemorate ***coDay.
As part of this important event, the VHA and Centre Médical VHA teams provided free diabetes screening and health education services to members of the public, reinforcing the importance of early detection, prevention, and management of non-communicable diseases (NCDs).
hashtag ***co use remains one of the leading preventable causes of disease and death worldwide and is a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, cancers, and chronic respiratory diseases. Through awareness-raising, screening, and health education activities, VHA and Centre Médical VHA remain committed to supporting Burundi’s efforts to prevent NCDs and promote healthier communities.
These activities were made possible through the Project, implemented by Village Health Action with the support of the Sanofi Global Health Unit. We are grateful for this partnership, which continues to strengthen access to prevention, screening, education, and quality care for people living with or at risk of non-communicable diseases.
We sincerely thank the Ministry of Public Health, our partners, healthcare professionals, and all participants who contributed to the success of this event.
Together, we can build a healthier, tobacco-free Burundi and reduce the burden of non-communicable diseases for future generations.
Initiative supported by the Sanofi Global Health Unit for sustainable impact.