The heavy burden of child undernutrition, coupled with the humanitarian crisis affecting more than 2 million children in the Republic of Niger, remains a significant concern.

The country has a very high prevalence of severe acute malnutrition in West and Central Africa.

UNICEF has provided: 

Delays in the delivery of these treatment and immunization supplies raise questions about the safety of the supplies.

UNICEF urges parties to ensure that vulnerable children and families get safe and effective supplies.