Alain Dominique Zoubga (born 1953 in

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) is a Burkinabe politician and

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who has served in the government of Burkina Faso as Minister of Social Action since 2013. Previously, he was appointed as Minister of Health by President

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following the 1987 ''

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'' and served until 1989. Dr. Zougba currently leads the

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(PDP-PS).

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"Health services and quality in Burkina Faso"
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