Issued on 17 May 1981, this commemorative stamp from the Republic of Haute-Volta (now Burkina Faso) marks the World Telecommunication Day organized by the International Telecommunication Union (UIT) and the World Health Organization (WHO). The striking design features interwoven rainbow-colored lines forming a symbolic link between communication and health. With a face value of 90 Francs, it emphasizes the global importance of telecommunications in improving healthcare access. A beautiful thematic issue appealing to collectors of medicine, health, WHO, telecommunications, and international organizations.