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An outbreak of meninigococcal meningitis is ongoing in Niger; cases have been increasing since February 2015. As of 5 April 2015, 461 cases and 62 deaths have been reported. The main serotypes that have been identified include W135, C and pneumococcus. The worst affected regions are Dosso and Niamey in the southwest of the country.
(Via WHO Regional Office for Africa, Media Centre - accessed 22/04/15)
In Niger, the meningococcal season generally runs from Dec-Jun. Immunisation is available for those considered to be at risk: