Health
Vaccines, malaria, insurance and emergency numbers. This information does not replace the advice of a doctor or an international vaccination centre.
Before you leave
Malaria is present. See a doctor before departure; any fever requires prompt medical attention.
Verified factVerified on 10/2/26High confidenceFrance Diplomatie, Travel advice: Niger, healthCDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), Travelers' Health: NigerYellow fever: the international vaccination certificate is required on entry for all travellers aged 9 months or older. The CDC recommendation depends on the regions visited (details on its page). Rules change: check them before departure and talk to a doctor or an international vaccination centre.
Verified factVerified on 10/2/26High confidenceCDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), Travelers' Health: NigerMalaria: according to the CDC, it is present throughout the country. The CDC recommends prescription preventive medicine for travellers to these areas: talk to a doctor before departure, and protect yourself from mosquito bites.
Verified factVerified on 10/2/26High confidenceCDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), Travelers' Health: Niger
Emergency numbers
Ambulance 15, fire 18, police 17; emergency services may be unreliable.
Verified factVerified on 10/2/26High confidenceGOV.UK (FCDO), Niger travel advice: getting helpGovernment of Canada, Travel advice: Niger
Useful contacts
Contact details taken from the official sources cited. Check them before going.
Emergency numbers
Ambulance 15, fire 18, police 17.
GOV.UK (FCDO), Niger travel advice: getting helpGovernment of Canada, Travel advice: Niger· Oct 2, 2026
Sources for this guide
- France Diplomatie, Travel advice: Niger, health · Source updated: September 15, 2026 · Checked on October 2, 2026
- CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), Travelers' Health: Niger · Source updated: August 25, 2026 · Checked on October 2, 2026
- GOV.UK (FCDO), Niger travel advice: getting help · Source updated: August 29, 2026 · Checked on October 2, 2026
- Government of Canada, Travel advice: Niger · Source updated: May 26, 2026 · Checked on October 2, 2026
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