Galmi, Niger is a village located on the east--west highway between Birnin Konni and Maradi. It is well known for its purple and red onions popular in West Africa.

A well-known landmark is the missions hospital, Galmi Hospital

Galmi Hospital

Galmi Hospital is a missions hospital administered by Serving In Mission in the Nigerien village of Galmi. Galmi Hospital is staffed by several doctors and nurses from all over the world, as well as locally-trained medical personnel. Patients travel from surrounding villages and countries to...

. It is a welcome respite to see the vegetation from the air, when flying in the area, the distinct feature being the many trees planted in the hospital compound.