Niger

Infant mortality in Niger

Nigerians suffer from one of the world's highest infant mortality rates—15 percent—and more than one quarter of Niger's children do not live to celebrate their 5th birthday. Widespread poverty and lack of resources have led to chronic malnutrition for many of the country's 14 million people. Nearly 15 percent of children under 5 are severely malnourished and their parents do not have access to proper care.

In 2008, the Human Development Index ranked Niger 144 out of 177 countries. One of Niger's most urgent needs is increasing the number of health care professionals. Currently, there is just one physician for every 50,000 people.

Our work in Niger

Medical Teams International sent the 1st team of volunteers to Niger in June 2004. Since then, we have deployed 29 additional volunteer teams to train African hospital staff and provide patient care at Serving in Mission’s Galmi Hospital.

Visiting physicians from Medical Teams International provide both patient care and specific hands-on training for medical professionals at Galmi Hospital. This type of education enhances the likelihood that local professionals will stay in their home countries and continue to serve since they will have the skills and knowledge they need to provide proper care.

Medical Teams International will send 5 medical teams to Niger to complement Serving in Mission Galmi Hospital's medical services and to train local physicians and hospital staff in primary care and surgical specialties.

Surgeons of all specialties are needed for these teams including general surgery, urology, OB/Gyn, orthopedics, pediatric surgery and many others. Additionally, primary care physicians are needed, including pediatricians, family practice, ER and internal medicine specialists.

Our partner in Niger

Serving in Mission

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