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Niger - Diphtheria outbreak 2025

Pathfinder

Editor, Senior Moderator
WEEKLY BULLETIN ON OUTBREAKS
AND OTHER EMERGENCIES

Week 06: 03 - 09 February 2025
Data as reported by: 17:00; 09 February 2025

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https://www.afro.who.int/countries/...other-emergencies-week-06-03-09-february-2025


 
Diphtheria - African Region (AFRO)

21 November 2025
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Summary of individual country situations from 1 January to 2 November 2025
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Niger

From 1 January to 2 November 2025, Niger has reported 1 926 suspected diphtheria cases and 122 deaths CFR (6.3%), with 765 laboratory-confirmed cases. The outbreak has affected 34 out of 72 health districts (47%) across eight regions, with most cases concentrated in Agadez, Diffa and Zinder. Compared to 2024, there have been fewer reported cases and deaths, but transmission remains active. Niger is facing a protracted humanitarian crisis driven by insecurity, climate related disruptions, economic pressures, and displacement. An estimated 2.6 million people require humanitarian assistance. According to WUENIC in 2024, the immunization coverage is relatively high (95% for the first DTP dose and 86% for the third), but recent outbreaks highlight gaps in vaccine access and delivery. A vaccination campaign in September 2025 achieved high coverage, and a second round is planned. Challenges include limited diagnostic and treatment capacity, insufficient vaccine quantities, low public awareness, and funding constraints.
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https://www.who.int/emergencies/disease-outbreak-news/item/DON588
 
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