NIGER
Malaria remains a major public health issue in Niger and is endemic throughout the country. Malaria accounts for 28 percent of all illnesses and 50 percent of all recorded deaths. Children under five years of age account for about 62 percent of the burden of malaria. The National Malaria Control Program has focused its efforts on diagnostic tools for suspected malaria cases and effective use of antimalarial medicines for confirmed cases. Niger’s malaria program also supports the prevention of malaria in pregnancy, mass drug distribution for seasonal malaria prevention, and vector control interventions including consistent use of long lasting insecticide treated nets.
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Country Fact Sheet
NIGER MALARIA OPERATIONAL PLANS (MOPs)
The Malaria Operational Plans below are detailed 1-year implementation plans for PMI partner countries. Each plan reviews the current status of malaria control and prevention policies and interventions, identifies challenges and unmet needs to achieve PMI goals, and provides a description of planned PMI-funded activities. Each Malaria Operational Plan has been endorsed by the U.S. Global Malaria Coordinator and reflects collaborative discussions with the national malaria control programs and partners in country. Changes to these plans are reflected in revised postings.
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STORIES
The Power of Prevention: Seasonal Campaigns Shield Kids from Malaria
Children under the age of five living in sub-Saharan Africa make up the majority of malaria cases and deaths globally. They are especially at risk during the rainy season when malaria-carrying mosquitoes flourish. Community health workers in countries such as Cameroon, Mali, and Niger work hard to deliver lifesaving preventive medicine to keep children safe.
Partnering with Facebook to promote prompt care-seeking for fever during COVID-19
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Mapping Niger
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