More than 100 outbreaks occur around the world daily and can spread worldwide in just 36 hours due to increased global travel. We all have a responsibility to support epidemic preparedness.

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How Prepared Is Niger?

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Not Ready

Niger is not ready for the next epidemic. They have shown commitment to improving preparedness, but an outbreak could cause a devastating loss of lives and disrupt political and economic stability.

Niger has finished their National Action Plan and is working on improving epidemic preparedness in one or more gap areas.

What Are Niger's Strengths & Gaps?

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Top Strengths

Preparedness areas that a country has established to find, stop and prevent health threats. Learn More

Immunization

Top Gaps

Gaps are areas that the country should prioritize to improve so they will be better prepared to find, stop and prevent epidemics. Learn More

Medical Countermeasures and Personnel Deployment

IHR Coordination, Communication and Advocacy

National Legislation, Policy and Financing

Are Your Neighbors Ready?

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Epidemic preparedness is not just about your country; it’s a global issue. Right now Niger is not ready for an epidemic. What happens when an epidemic breaks out in Algeria, Benin, Burkina Faso, Chad, Libya, Mali and Nigeria?