On 6 September, the Ministry of Health has confirmed cholera cases in two District in Maradi and Zinder region. From 29 August to 5 September, a total of 20 cases were registered, 5 people are still in hospital and no deaths have been reported so far.

In the two affected regions, a SURGE rapid intervention team has been mobilised by the health authorities. In Madarounfa a treatment unit with a capacity of 10 beds was set up with the support of Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF).

Niger is a country regularly affected by cholera epidemics.