Niger's Minister of Health and Public Hygiene, Colonel-major Garba Hakimi, began a supervision mission in the Agadez region on November 2, 2026. The mission aims to evaluate the implementation of the 2022-2026 Health and Social Development Plan (PDSS). The first stop was the Aderbissinat department, where the minister visited several healthcare facilities to assess the quality of services, infrastructure, and working conditions.
During his visit, Colonel-major Garba Hakimi stopped at the Aniélé village health center, the Abalama Integrated Health Center (CSI), and the Aderbissinat CSI. At each location, he interacted with healthcare workers, reviewed their organization and functioning, and assessed the challenges they face. The minister also inspected the facilities, taking note of available resources and services offered to the population.
According to the 2026 projections from the National Institute of Statistics (INS), the Aniélé village health center serves a population of approximately 2,163 inhabitants, with a healthcare coverage rate of 59.67%. The center has the support of two community relays. The Abalama CSI, with a population of around 8,073 inhabitants, has a healthcare coverage rate of 40.38% and is assisted by two health centers and two community relays.
The Aderbissinat CSI serves a population of 14,564 inhabitants, with a healthcare coverage rate of 40.13%. It is supported by three health centers and two community relays. After completing his visits, Colonel-major Garba Hakimi pledged to find suitable solutions to the concerns raised by healthcare workers within a reasonable timeframe. He expressed satisfaction with the overall functioning of the services, highlighting the importance of maintaining efforts to ensure quality care and service availability.
As part of the healthcare infrastructure reinforcement, the minister visited the site designated for the construction of the future Aderbissinat district hospital. This new facility aims to enhance healthcare services and improve access to medical care for the local population. The minister also used his visits to address the communities directly, encouraging them to support the healthcare personnel and emphasizing the importance of regular health check-ups.
The minister stressed the significance of prenatal consultations and assisted deliveries by qualified personnel in suitable healthcare facilities. He urged the communities to take advantage of available healthcare services. Colonel-major Garba Hakimi concluded his first day with a courtesy visit to the Touareg group leader, Mohamed Abou Hamid, and the Peulh group leader, Ali Maman.
The supervision mission is part of the government's efforts to improve healthcare services and infrastructure in Niger. The minister's visit demonstrates the government's commitment to addressing healthcare challenges and enhancing the well-being of the population. Key points from the visit include the need for improved healthcare infrastructure, increased access to medical care, and community support for healthcare personnel.
Key points
- The minister visited several healthcare facilities in the Aderbissinat department to assess their functioning and challenges.
- The Aderbissinat district hospital project aims to enhance healthcare services and improve access to medical care.
- The minister emphasized the importance of community support for healthcare personnel and regular health check-ups.
