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Since the beginning of the rainy season Niger has been facing intermittent cholera epidemics. In Niamey, 183 cases with 6 deaths have been registered. In Illéga, 20 cases and 3 deaths, while in Dosso, 2 cases were registered. In week 40 of 2011, a total of 2,130 cases and 50 deaths were recorded in 7 regions from sites along the Niger River.
(Via ReliefWeb - accessed 26/10/11)
Advice for Travellers
Travellers to outbreak areas who will be mixing closely with the local population, and cannot ensure safe drinking water, can be immunised against cholera.
