African cardiologists meet in Ouagadougou
The 9th International Congress of the Burkina Faso Cardiology Society and the 4th International Congress of the Association of Cardiology Societies of West and Central Africa are.
Ouagadougou is hosting the 9th International Congress of the Burkina Faso Cardiology Society and the 4th International Congress of the Association of Cardiology Societies of West and Central Africa from October 28 to 30, 2026. The dual scientific meeting, themed "Heart and Nutrition," brings together specialists from across Africa to discuss strategies for preventing and managing cardiovascular diseases. A key message from the experts is that heart health is built not only in hospitals but also in kitchens and through daily eating habits.
The congress aims to bridge scientific knowledge with the realities of African populations, focusing on how to reconcile socio-economic conditions and dietary traditions with effective cardiovascular prevention. According to the President of the Burkina Faso Cardiology Society, Pr Nobila Valentin Yaméogo, nutritional advice must be adapted to patients' daily lives and financial capacities. He stressed that effective prevention requires considering dietary habits and purchasing power.
Pr Nobila Valentin Yaméogo called for concrete proposals from the scientific exchanges to guide public policies and strengthen awareness campaigns, emphasizing the need to connect science with people and promote early nutritional education. Excessive salt consumption was identified as a primary risk factor at the congress opening.
Why it mattersCardiologists and health professionals are meeting in Ouagadougou to discuss cardiovascular disease prevention and management, focusing on the link between diet and heart health.