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USAID's NTD Program
USAID's NTD Program

Neglected Tropical Diseases in Niger

Photo: A map of Niger.

In all countries supported by USAID’s NTD Program, country ownership of the Program is a core principle and is critical to successful implementation and long-term sustainability.

USAID support for NTD control in Niger is provided through a cooperative agreement with RTI, with a sub-grant to the Schistosomiasis Control Initiative, working alongside the Niger government and the Ministry of Health. The Program also engages with a wide range of dedicated local stakeholders, including UNICEF; Réseau International Schistosomoses Environnement Amenagements et Lutte, the World Health Organization – Niger; the Carter Center; the International Trachoma Initiative; and Helen Keller International.

USAID’s support for integrated NTD control in Niger began with the launch of a national stakeholders meeting in January 2007. Results of activities carried out with United States Congressional funding in Niger to date* include:

  • Mass Drug Administration
    • First round of treatment was carried out in:
      • 2007 in 19 districts
      • May 2008-June 2008 in five districts
    • Second round of treatment was carried out in:
      • May 2008-June 2008 in 19 districts
  • Treatment
    • A total of 26.73 million treatments have been provided since 2007
    • 5.34 million people were treated in 2007
    • 6.29 million people were treated from May 2008-June 2008
  • Mapping
    • 13 districts were mapped for lymphatic filariasis (elephantiasis) prevalence in 2007
    • 23 districts were mapped for trachoma (blinding eye infection) prevalence in 2007
    • 1 district was mapped for lymphatic filariasis (elephantiasis) prevalence in 2008
    • National scale NTD mapping for Niger has been completed
  • Training
    • 18,019 people were trained to deliver integrated treatment in 2007
    • 25,658 people were trained to deliver integrated treatment in 2008

Upcoming Program Activities
The Program will continue to sponsor the above mentioned key activities. In the upcoming year, it is expected that through the Program:

  • 8.1 million Nigerians will receive needed treatments

*Updated February 2009