UNICEF Niger Humanitarian Situation Report No. 1, 31 March 2026

Country: Niger Source: UN Children's Fund Please refer to the attached file. Highlights From January to March 2026, 109,019 children with severe wasting were admitted for treatment, which represents 26% of the annual target. UNICEF has supported the Ministry of Health in responding to the measles outbreak through the procurement of 100,000 doses of measles vaccine and single-use safety syringes, ensuring safe immunization. As part of the response campaigns conducted in four health districts, 43,112 children aged 9 months to 14 years have been vaccinated against measles. Rapid Response Mechanism actors recorded 26 displacement alerts, affecting approximately 14,837 households (112,077 individuals), primarily in the regions of Diffa, Tillabéri, and Dosso. A total of 42,339 children and 1,229 adults received psychosocial support services, including 248 children with disabilities who benefited from adapted activities through Child-Friendly Spaces and mental health and psychosocial interventions. In 2026, UNICEF is appealing for $83 million to deliver multisectoral assistance to 2.3 million people, including 2 million children, focusing on the most urgent needs. By 31 March 2026, UNICEF had secured $10.3 million for its Humanitarian Action for Children appeal, including $6.4 million in new contributions and $3.9 million carried over from 2025 resulting in an 88% funding gap.

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