The Federal Government has launched the 2024 Nigeria National Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) report, unveiling key data on fertility, child mortality, immunization, and other health indicators to guide policy and strengthen evidence-based planning.
The launch took place in Abuja on Friday, with the Honourable Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, describing the survey as “an indispensable tool for policy decisions, health equity, and efficient resource allocation.”
According to the 2024 NDHS, Nigeria’s total fertility rate has declined from 5.3 children per woman in 2018 to 4.8, while modern contraceptive use among married women increased to 15 percent.