[Optimizing primary health care in Burkina Faso: an approach informed by EQUIST].

Introduction: Burkina Faso has made access to primary health care a national priority by including it in the 2021-2030 national health development plan.

Purpose Of Research: Our study aimed to analyze the causes of inequalities in access to primary health care, priority interventions and strategies for strengthening primary health care, and their potential impact on reducing maternal and infant mortality.

Results: Diarrheal diseases, malaria, and pneumonia are the main causes of inequalities in infant and child deaths in rural areas.