Report on epidemics in Niger from 2010 to 2019

Abstract

Introduction :
Epidemic diseases are global problems with disastrous consequences. Niger compiles epidemic statistics annually through the health statistics directory. The objective of this study is to establish an assessment of epidemics in Niger from 2010 to 2019.

Materials and methods :
This was a descriptive cross-sectional study covering a period of ten (10) years from 2010 to 2019. The data were analyzed using Excel 2016 and Epi info 7.2.2.6 software.

Results :
Five (05) epidemic diseases were recorded during the study period. Between 2010 and 2019, cholera epidemics occurred in nine (9) out of ten years with a peak in 2012. Meningitis epidemics were recorded every year, 2015 saw the peak, the Niamey region had the most cases and death. For measles, the peak was recorded in 2011 with more cases in the Maradi region, Tahoua had the high mortality and Dosso the high lethality. An epidemic of Rift Valley fever was recorded in 2016. The Tahoua region was the only one affected. Hepatitis E occurred in 2017, 2018, and 2019, with a peak in 2017. The Diffa region was the most affected in terms of cases and deaths, and the Tahoua region had the highest lethality.

Conclusion :
Niger experiences recurrent epidemics despite control and surveillance strategies; a review of these strategies is more than necessary, in order to reduce the appearance of certain diseases.