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Introduction: A humanitarian crisis means any event or series of events that are harmful to the health or security of the general population. The Niger Republic is currently facing a serious crisis amid the military coup of July 26, 2023. We fear that if nothing is done about it quickly, there could be a civil war in Niger and other neighboring countries. Aim: This present article aims to provide comprehensive knowledge about the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Niger, highlighting the factors that caused it and providing possible solutions for them. Methodology: A literature search was conducted on the recent humanitarian crisis caused by the military coup in Niger Republic using databases such as PubMed, ResearchGate, Google Scholar, World Health Organization, United Nations, online newspapers, and reports from 2013 to 2023. Result: We found that the humanitarian crisis amid the military coup in Niger Republic has further amplified the vulnerability of millions of Nigeriens to more problems in the Niger Republic. The number of Nigeriens in need of humanitarian assistance has reportedly increased by 65%, from 2.3 million in 2019 to 3.8 million in 2021. More than two million children in Niger have been impacted by the crisis in the country and need humanitarian assistance. Furthermore, other causes of the humanitarian crisis in the Niger Republic include sociodemographic factors, climate change, and other natural disasters. Conclusion: The humanitarian crisis in Niger, caused by different factors such as socioeconomic stagnation, environmental causes, food insecurity, terrorist activities, and internal displacement, is an alarming situation that requires an urgent solution and a response from the international community. There is a need to analyze all the underlying causes of humanitarian crises and find long‐lasting solutions for them. Key points: Niger is a landlocked country in West Africa that has been facing a humanitarian crisis for ages.The number of Nigeriens in need of humanitarian assistance has reportedly increased by 65% from 2.3 million in 2019 to 3.8 million in 2021, with a probability of geometric increase to date.There are quite a lot of direct and indirect consequences that could result from the humanitarian crisis, especially amid the military coup in Niger.To tackle this complicated situation in Niger, a more humanitarian approach is required. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The insurgence of COVID‐19 has received all attention at the detriment of research on most diseases. Procedures and protocols devised to curb the pandemic continues to affect lives and work. As most countries prepare to tune back to normalcy, working conditions undoubtedly will not be the same as the World Health Organization still urges nations to scale up procedures and strategies against the pandemic. As research groups and projects across the globe and especially in Ghana begins work, these protocols must be fashioned into their study protocol before approval will be granted by ethical institutions. This has led to increase in research cost, with additional responsibilities aside their normal research activities. This perspective clearly points out the impact of the pandemic on research, especially fieldwork. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]