Practical information

All you need to know to take part

Venue, accommodation, visa, health and safety - all the information you need to prepare for FONAFIS 2026.

Location and access

Ouaga 2000 conference hall

Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso - a modern site in the heart of the administrative district

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Main hall

Plenary sessions

Full capacity for all participants

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Room A

Parallel sessions

Thematic panels and workshops

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Room B

Parallel sessions

Thematic panels and workshops

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Exhibition areas

Partner and institutional stands

Presentations and informal exchanges

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Catering

On-site catering

Coffee breaks and lunches included

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From the airport

~15 km, 20-30 min by car

Ouagadougou International Airport

Participate online

Opening: March 24, 2026 09:00 UTC

FONAFIS MAIN HALL

Meeting ID: 876 5368 7785
Secret code: 414939

Opening: March 24, 2026 09:00 UTC

FONAFIS ROOM A

Meeting ID: 826 5256 1681
Secret code: 408144

Opening: March 24, 2026 09:00 UTC

FONAFIS ROOM B

Meeting ID: 847 2049 2559
Secret code: 089011

Opening: March 24, 2026 09:00 UTC

FONAFIS ROOM C

Meeting ID: 899 2951 3695
Secret code: 115306

Accommodation and transport

Accommodation and transport solutions to make your stay easier

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Partner hotels

Negotiated rates for participants

A list of partner hotels with preferential rates will be sent to registered participants. Several categories available, close to the forum venue.

Note: the detailed list of hotels and rates will be shared with participants after confirmation of their registration.

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Shuttle service

Organized transport

A shuttle service will run between partner hotels and the Ouaga 2000 conference hall throughout the forum.

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Logistics contact

+226 73 73 30 20

Visa

Visa procedures

Information for international participants requiring a visa to enter Burkina Faso

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Checking requirements

Check Burkina Faso visa requirements according to your nationality at your nearest embassy or consulate.

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Invitation letter

An official letter of invitation can be provided on request to support your visa application.

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Visa contact

fonafis@sante.gov.bf

Health & Safety

Health and safety tips

EMS medical device, emergency numbers and health recommendations for your stay

🚑 On-site EMS medical device

A full SAMU medical team will be deployed throughout the forum to ensure the safety of participants.

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24-hour medical hotline

Medical hotline available day and night

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Equipped medical ambulance

Medical ambulance on the forum site

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Specialized medical team

Specialized emergency medical team on call at all times

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Real-time geolocation

GPS tracking of ambulance for rapid intervention

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No prepayment required

On-site care without advance payment

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Medical transport

Evacuation to the appropriate health facility if necessary

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Hospital coordination

Direct coordination with Ouagadougou hospitals and clinics

📋 Emergency numbers

Service	Number
SAMU	15
SAMU regulating doctor	62 45 90 90
BNSP (Firefighters)	18
Police	17

🌍 Advice for foreign guests

A list of partner hotels with preferential rates will be sent to registered participants. Several categories available, close to the forum venue.

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Vaccines

Mandatory vaccinations: yellow fever and meningitis.

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Health insurance

Take out health and repatriation insurance to cover your stay in Burkina Faso

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Medicines

Bring your usual medication with the corresponding prescriptions.

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Pharmacies on call

To find a pharmacy on call: anacburkina.org

🔒 Safety

Security measures are in place to ensure the protection of all participants. Detailed instructions will be provided on arrival at the forum site.

Tourism

Tourism in Burkina Faso

Discover the "Land of Integral Men" - a land of culture, history and hospitality

Scheduled visit

Thomas Sankara Memorial

A guided tour of the Thomas Sankara Memorial is organized for FONAFIS participants as part of the official program.

Places of interest in Ouagadougou

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Thomas Sankara Memorial

Tribute to the father of the Burkinabe revolution, emblematic figure of Pan-Africanism

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National Museum

Ethnographic and historical collections of Burkina Faso's heritage

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Bangr-Weoogo Park

Classified urban forest - a green lung in the heart of the capital

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Large market

Ouagadougou's main market, a vibrant place of trade and exchange

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Craft village

Local craftsmen: bronze, weaving, sculpting, leatherwork

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Immaculate Conception Cathedral

Ouagadougou's historic and architectural landmarks

Ready to take part in FONAFIS 2026?

Join 400+ decision-makers, experts and partners – March 25 to 27, 2026, Ouagadougou