Niger
Niger continues to face a complex humanitarian crisis driven by insecurity, climate shocks, and recurrent epidemics, layered onto chronic poverty and structural vulnerabilities. Limited health coverage (56.6%) leaves nearly half the population without access to essential services, particularly in hard-to-reach areas. In 2026, the Health Sector targets 2.8 million people, prioritizing epidemic response, maternal and child health, and restoration of essential services. With 146 facilities closed and outbreaks of measles, diphtheria, and meningitis reported in 2025, mobile clinics and community-based approaches remain critical to reach underserved populations and reduce preventable mortality.
2026 Humanitarian Response Plan
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Formal Health Cluster System (IASC declared) data as of March 2026
 | 847,446People in Need |  | US$36 million requested3M Prioritized |  | 2010 year activated |
 | 800,649People Targeted147,000 Urgently prioritized |  | 10% funded |  | Co-coordinators World Vision |
Health Cluster coordination
Dr Christian Mayikuli Itama
Health Cluster Coordinator a.i.
itamac@who.int
Health Cluster team
National team: 4
Coordinator: 1PT
Information management officer: 1 FT
Public health officer: 1FT
Communications officer: 1PT
Subnational hubs: 5
Health Cluster partners
Partners: 41
International NGOs: 12
National NGOs: 15
UN agencies: 6
National authorities: 5
Donors: 2
Observers: 1