Demographic and Health Survey

The primary objective of the 2019 EMDHS project is to provide up-to-date estimates of key demographic and health indicators. Specifically, the main objectives of the survey are:

 To collect high-quality data on contraceptive use; maternal and child health; infant, child, and neonatal mortality levels; child nutrition, and other health issues relevant to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

 To measure maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality and its associated factors (i.e., antenatal and delivery care, pregnancy care, and so on)

 To collect information on health-related matters such as breastfeeding, maternal and child care (antenatal, delivery, and postnatal), children’s immunisations, and childhood diseases

 To assess the nutritional status of children under age 5 by measuring weight and height