• Hausa Edition
  • Podcast
  • Conferences
  • LeVogue Magazine
  • Business News
  • Print Advert Rates
  • Online Advert Rates
  • Contact Us
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Leadership Newspapers
Read in Hausa
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
Leadership Newspapers
No Result
View All Result

NPC Launches Nationwide Survey To Tackle Child, Maternal Mortality

by Orjime Moses
8 months ago
in 2023 Elections, News, North Central, North East, North West, South East, South South, South West
Share on WhatsAppShare on FacebookShare on XTelegram

 

Advertisement

The National Population Commission (NPC) has embarked on the 2024 Verbal and Social Autopsy (VASA) Survey, a critical data-gathering initiative aimed at addressing the high rates of under-five and maternal mortality in Nigeria.

The exercise, which commenced on November 4 and will conclude on December 15, is being conducted across the 36 states of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

Speaking during a press briefing, NPC Chairman Hon Nasir Isa Kwarra emphasized the importance of the study, which aims to uncover the causes and contributing factors to deaths among children under five years and women of reproductive age.

“This survey provides vital data for policymakers to design effective health interventions to curb these preventable deaths,” he said.

RELATED

Morocco, Congo, Kenya Join AFRIMA Jury As Entry Submission Ends August 8

Morocco, Congo, Kenya Join AFRIMA Jury As Entry Submission Ends August 8

2 minutes ago
Mercy Eke Unveils Favourite BBNaija 10/10 Housemate

Mercy Eke Unveils Favourite BBNaija 10/10 Housemate

6 minutes ago

Scope: The 2024 VASA survey targets 4,879 cases, including 2,537 under-five mortality cases, of which 31% are neonates and 69% are older children.

Team Composition: A total of 26 teams, comprising interviewers, supervisors, and quality managers, are conducting both qualitative and quantitative assessments.

Methodology: The study involves household interviews, group discussions, and in-depth community assessments, focusing on patterns of care-seeking, social factors, and received interventions.

The 2024 survey marks the third edition of the VASA study, following previous editions in 2014 and 2019. It builds on data from the 2023-2024 Nigeria Demographic Health Survey (NDHS) and is expected to provide national and zonal-level insights into maternal and child mortality causes.

The NPC is conducting the study in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Health, USAID, ICF, the National Bureau of Statistics, and the Ministry of Women Affairs.

Hon. Kwarra lauded these stakeholders and urged traditional rulers, religious leaders, community members, and security agencies to support the exercise.

“The success of the VASA survey relies on the cooperation of all Nigerians. This data is not just for planning but a step toward sustainable development and saving lives,” Kwarra added.

According to the NDHS, Nigeria’s under-five mortality rate stands at 110 deaths per 1,000 live births.

The VASA survey seeks to address this grim statistic by identifying root causes and driving actionable solutions.

Kwarra also highlighted the indispensable role of the press in spreading awareness.

“The media is our critical partner in ensuring citizens understand and participate fully in this important exercise,” he stated.

Kwara emphasized that the findings from the 2024 VASA survey are expected to shape national health policies and contribute significantly to reducing maternal and child mortality in Nigeria.


We’ve got the edge. Get real-time reports, breaking scoops, and exclusive angles delivered straight to your phone. Don’t settle for stale news. Join LEADERSHIP NEWS on WhatsApp for 24/7 updates →

Join Our WhatsApp Channel




SendShareTweetShare
Previous Post

Stakeholders Call For Laws To End Open Defecation In FCT

Next Post

NPC To Survey Causes Of Under-5, Maternal Deaths In Bauchi

Orjime Moses

Orjime Moses

You May Like

Morocco, Congo, Kenya Join AFRIMA Jury As Entry Submission Ends August 8
Entertainment

Morocco, Congo, Kenya Join AFRIMA Jury As Entry Submission Ends August 8

2025/07/30
Mercy Eke Unveils Favourite BBNaija 10/10 Housemate
Entertainment

Mercy Eke Unveils Favourite BBNaija 10/10 Housemate

2025/07/30
I’m Committed To Mentoring Young Lawyers – Ajulo
News

I’m Committed To Mentoring Young Lawyers – Ajulo

2025/07/30
5 Things To Know About New UniAbuja VC Prof. Patricia Manko Lar
News

Gowon Varsity, Others Unite To Strengthen Sickle Cell Research In Africa

2025/07/30
Tafawa Balewa Varsity Inducts 25 Medical Doctors
Education

ASUU Awards Scholarship To 5 ATBU Indigent Students

2025/07/30
Livestock Sector Can Boost Economy By N33trn – FG
News

ICT Critical To Livestock Development, Says Minister

2025/07/30
Leadership Conference advertisement

LATEST

Morocco, Congo, Kenya Join AFRIMA Jury As Entry Submission Ends August 8

Mercy Eke Unveils Favourite BBNaija 10/10 Housemate

I’m Committed To Mentoring Young Lawyers – Ajulo

Gowon Varsity, Others Unite To Strengthen Sickle Cell Research In Africa

ASUU Awards Scholarship To 5 ATBU Indigent Students

ICT Critical To Livestock Development, Says Minister

Constitution Amendment: Igbo Town Unions Oppose State Creation, Back Sovereign National Conference

Zulum Distributes Palliatives To 57,647 Househoods

Group Wants Jaoji As Humanitarian Minister

Kano To Enrol 1,400 In 5 Entrepreneurship Institutes

© 2025 Leadership Media Group - All Rights Reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us

© 2025 Leadership Media Group - All Rights Reserved.