Press Releases
Nov 24, 2009
Number of children fully immunised in Nigeria nearly doubles in five years, but more than one-quarter receive no immunisations Abuja, Nigeria. Currently, 23% of children under five in Nigeria are fully immunised, an almost two-fold increase since 2003 when only 13% of children were fully immunised. The new data on child immunisation comes from the 2008 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS). The survey found, however, that 29% of children have not received any immunisations, a slight increase from 2003. Read more |
Oct 26, 2009
New report finds HIV risk remains high in Sub-Saharan Africa despite some improvements Calverton, MD - A new MEASURE DHS Comparative Report finds persistent high levels of sexual risk-taking, low levels of condom use, and inadequate coverage of voluntary counseling and testing in sub-Saharan Africa. The report highlights large differentials between women and men and wide variations among countries in many attitudes and behaviors concerning HIV. Read more |
Oct 05, 2009
Child survival improves in Ghana Accra, Ghana. Infant and child deaths have decreased dramatically in the last two decades, according to Ghana’s latest Demographic and Health Survey (GDHS). The 2008 nationwide survey also shows increasing rates of vaccination coverage and use of insecticide-treated mosquito nets. Read more |
Sep 03, 2009
Ownership and use of mosquito nets rises dramatically in Senegal Dakar, Senegal. Ownership of insecticide-treated nets (ITN) has doubled in Senegal in the past 2 years, according to the 2008-09 Senegal Malaria Indicator Survey (Enquête Nationale sur le Paludsime au Sénégal (ENPS-II)). The majority of these households own and use long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLIN). The survey also included anemia and malaria parasite testing and information on the treatment of malaria. The ENPS-II is the second survey focused on assessing malaria prevention and treatment strategies in Senegal. Read more |
Jul 27, 2009
Substantial improvements in family planning, maternal health, and child survival in Rwanda Kigali, Rwanda. Women and children in Rwanda are healthier, according to the 2007-08 Rwanda Interim Demographic and Health Survey (RIDHS). More women are now using modern contraceptives and are also more likely to give birth in health care facilities. Fewer children are dying before their fifth birthday. These improvements reflect the concerted efforts of the Government of Rwanda and its development partners to meet the health needs of all Rwandan citizens. Read more |