Niger's Health Minister Concludes Joint Mission to Evaluate Healthcare Development Plan in Maradi

The joint mission, conducted from November 6 to 8, 2026, aimed to evaluate the progress made in the healthcare sector, identify challenges, and provide recommendations to improve the performance of healthcare structures in the region. The mission was led by Niger's Minister of Health and Public Hygiene, Garba Hakimi, and included representatives from technical and financial partners.

During the mission, the delegation visited several healthcare facilities in the departments of Guidan-Roumdji and Aguié, as well as in the city of Maradi. These visits included community health centers, district hospitals, a mother and child center, a regional hospital center, and a reference hospital. The minister and his delegation assessed the level of implementation of reforms, previous recommendations, and annual action plans.

The mission also focused on the availability of essential medicines and health products. The delegation met with healthcare professionals and social partners, emphasizing the need for good management of human, material, and financial resources. They also stressed the importance of strengthening supervision, coordination with partners, and improving patient care in healthcare facilities.

As part of the mission, the delegation paid courtesy visits to the sultans of Gobir, discussing their involvement in community health actions. The region received a donation of medicines and medical equipment from the World Health Organization (WHO), as well as six ambulances to strengthen healthcare evacuations.

The mission identified several positive points, including the mobilization of populations and traditional authorities, the availability of medicines, vaccines, and health products, and the respect for hygiene norms in certain healthcare facilities. The delegation also noted the availability of solar energy and the commitment of healthcare personnel and technical and financial partners.

The implementation of a 50% reduction in healthcare service tariffs in public healthcare facilities and the digitalization of operations were also commended. The mission's findings and recommendations will contribute to improving the healthcare system in Maradi region and achieving the objectives of the 2022-2026 Health and Social Development Plan.

Key points from the mission include the assessment of progress made in the healthcare sector, the identification of challenges, and the provision of recommendations to improve healthcare performance.

Key points

• The mission evaluated the implementation of the 2022-2026 Health and Social Development Plan in Maradi region.
• The delegation visited several healthcare facilities and met with healthcare professionals and social partners.
• The region received a donation of medicines and medical equipment from the World Health Organization (WHO).