Who is Burkina Faso?
Posted by Edward Markey
on Nov 04, 2011
Its's not a who, but a landlocked country in West Africa. Read about its claim to fame...
"Burkina Faso"---sounds just like the name of the newest pop star, doesn't it? In fact, it is the first country to offer the new meningitis A vaccine to all citizens under age 30. According to an analysis in Health Affairs, introducing the vaccine in seven countries in Africa cold save US$350 million over the next 10 years. The Rotary Foundation has a hand in programs just like this, and you can help---each dose of the vaccine costs just 50 cents. Sounds like another star, doesn't it?