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The outbreak of meningococcal meningitis in Niger is improving; the number of new cases has fallen substanially in all affected areas. Two treatment centres in the capital Niamey received no admissions in one week and they were closed as a result.
As of 11 June 2015, a total of 8341 suspected cases, including 557 deaths have been recorded since the beginning of 2015. The outbreak peaked in the week 4-10 May 2015, when 2189 suspected cases and 132 deaths were reported. One case of meningitis was reported on 10 June 2015.
(Via ReliefWeb - accessed 15/06/15)
In Niger, the meningococcal season generally runs from Dec-Jun. Immunisation is available for those considered to be at risk: