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04 May 2017
Niger: Hepatitis E in Diffa Region
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Between 9 January and 25 April, a total of 164 cases of hepatitis E, including 25 deaths (CFR: 15.2%) have been reported in Diffa region, where there is a population of about 670,000. The outbreak was declared by the Nigerien authorities in mid-April. All the deaths occurred among pregnant mothers.