National Population Commission (NPC) says the agency has commenced the 2023-2024 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) in Delta State, to develop strategies aimed at improving the health of residents.
The Federal Commissioner representing Delta State in the NPC, Mrs Blessyn Brume-Ataguba, disclosed this in Asaba, at a press briefing on the inauguration of the scheme in the state.
Mrs Brume-Ataguba, represented by the State Director of the National Population Commission Mr. Patrick Lotobi, said the NDHS survey is aimed at deriving data that would enable evidence-based planning and resource allocation.
Federal Commissioner said, “To collect quality data on a wide range of vital indicators including fertility rates, maternal and child health, contraceptive use, childhood mortality, gender related issues, nutrition, HIV/AIDS awareness and more.”
The State Coordinator of the Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey Mr. Jeffery Igbeniaduwa noted that 22, out of the 25 local government areas in the state have been selected for the survey with 40 cluster areas.
He urged residents to cooperate with the NPC enumerators and provide appropriate data to ensure accurate statistics are derived from the survey.
