Medico Legal at Burkina Faso
In Burkina Faso, medico-legal services are evolving through international partnerships, government initiatives, and capacity-building efforts. Here's an overview of the current landscape:
đ„ Key Institutions and Initiatives
1. National Forensic Medicine Services
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Bogodogo (CHU Bogodogo) âîLocated in Ouagadougou, this university hospital provides specialized forensic medical services.
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire RĂ©gional de Ouahigouya (CHUR Ouahigouya) âîServing the northern region, this hospital offers forensic medical services to local populations.
2. European Union Support through Enabel The European Union, via the Belgian development agency Enabel, has supported Burkina Faso's forensic medicine sector through the Projet dâAppui au Renforcement de la Justice pour Lutter contre.
Infrastructure Development:Provision of a fully equipped container to the forensic medicine service at CHUR Ouahigouya, enhancing autonomy and efficiency in handling criminal investigations.
Material Support: Delivery of ambulances, specialized medical equipment, and consumables to improve forensic operations at both CHU Bogodogo and CHUR Ouahigouya.
Training Programs: Conducting workshops on forensic anthropology to enhance the skills of forensic professionals in the country.
3. Legal Framework and Oversight
Ministry of Justice and Human Rights: Oversees the legal and regulatory aspects of forensic medicine in Burkina Faso.
Burkina Faso's Ratification of the MEDICRIME Convention:îIn 2017, Burkina Faso ratified the Council of Europe's MEDICRIME Convention, committing to combat the counterfeiting of medical products and similar crimes affecting public health
4. Medical Liability Awareness A 2017 study at Yalgado Ouedraogo University Hospital revealed that while 56.1% of hospital users believed practitioners could be sued for medical malpractice, only 13.3% had pursued legal actionîîAmong practitioners, 24% acknowledged potential compensatory liabilities, highlighting a need for increased awareness and training in medical liability.
These developments indicate a growing recognition of the importance of forensic medicine in Burkina Faso, supported by international cooperation and a commitment to strengthening the legal and medical infrastructure.
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