unicef-the-2009-meningitis-outbreak-in-niger

Niger, Niamey. Gawey Health Centre. Fati Ousmane, anxiously awaits the dose of vaccine for herself and her daughter. The vaccination campaign, which lasted for several weeks, was managed by Unicef, WHO, MSF and the Niger government.
Niger, Niamey. Gawey Health Centre. Fati Ousmane, anxiously awaits the dose of vaccine for herself and her daughter. The vaccination campaign, which lasted for several weeks, was managed by Unicef, WHO, MSF and the Niger government.
Niger, Niamey. Gawey Health Centre. Aissata 10 year-old watching her mother having the vaccination and awaiting her own jab as well.
Niger, Niamey. Gawey Health Centre. Aissata 10 year-old watching her mother having the vaccination and awaiting her own jab as well.
Niger, Niamey. Gawey Health Centre. Ousman 8 year-old awaits his shot during the vaccination campaign in his district.
Niger, Niamey. Gawey Health Centre. Ousman 8 year-old awaits his shot during the vaccination campaign in his district.
Niger, Niamey. The vaccination campaign also targets school children. The disease occurs with particular vehemence between the ages of two and thirty years.
Niger, Niamey. The vaccination campaign also targets school children. The disease occurs with particular vehemence between the ages of two and thirty years.
Niger, Niamey. Gawey Health Centre. Children are particularly vulnerable. The heat and especially the suspended dust, so typical of the dry season, are ideal conditions for the spreading of the disease.
Niger, Niamey. Gawey Health Centre. Children are particularly vulnerable. The heat and especially the suspended dust, so typical of the dry season, are ideal conditions for the spreading of the disease.
Niger, Niamey. The hospital isolation ward - infectious diseases. Early diagnosis of the illness and adequate antibiotic treatment can limit the risk of permanent damage to the brain.
Niger, Niamey. The hospital isolation ward - infectious diseases. Early diagnosis of the illness and adequate antibiotic treatment can limit the risk of permanent damage to the brain.
Niger, Niamey. The hospital isolation ward - infectious diseases. Early diagnosis of the illness and adequate antibiotic treatment can limit the risk of permanent damage to the brain.
Niger, Niamey. The hospital isolation ward - infectious diseases. Early diagnosis of the illness and adequate antibiotic treatment can limit the risk of permanent damage to the brain.
Niger, Maradi. A remote village 70 km away from the town. Women awaiting for their vaccine jabs.
Niger, Maradi. A remote village 70 km away from the town. Women awaiting for their vaccine jabs.
Niger, Niamey. Gawey Health Centre. Children are particularly vulnerable. The heat and especially the suspended dust, so typical of the dry season, are ideal conditions for the spreading of the disease.
Niger, Niamey. Gawey Health Centre. Children are particularly vulnerable. The heat and especially the suspended dust, so typical of the dry season, are ideal conditions for the spreading of the disease.
Niger, Niamey. Gawey Health Centre. Aicha waits for her dose of vaccine . The vaccination campaign, which lasted for several weeks, was managed by Unicef, WHO, MSF and the Niger government.
Niger, Niamey. Gawey Health Centre. Aicha waits for her dose of vaccine . The vaccination campaign, which lasted for several weeks, was managed by Unicef, WHO, MSF and the Niger government.
Niger, Maradi. Maradi Hospital, vaccination surgery. Children are particularly vulnerable. The heat and especially the suspended dust, so typical of the dry season, are ideal conditions for the spreading of the disease.
Niger, Maradi. Maradi Hospital, vaccination surgery. Children are particularly vulnerable. The heat and especially the suspended dust, so typical of the dry season, are ideal conditions for the spreading of the disease.
Niamey Hospital, isolation ward - infectious diseases. Amina Rakhie (14), was transferred to the centre as soon as her mother recognized the symptoms of meningitis. Early diagnosis of the illness and adequate antibiotic treatment can limit the risk of permanent damage to the brain. A lot of patients prefer to lie on the floor rather than in bed, because of the heat.
Niamey Hospital, isolation ward - infectious diseases. Amina Rakhie (14), was transferred to the centre as soon as her mother recognized the symptoms of meningitis. Early diagnosis of the illness and adequate antibiotic treatment can limit the risk of permanent damage to the brain. A lot of patients prefer to lie on the floor rather than in bed, because of the heat.