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1 in 8 children die before age 5 Only 29% of Nigerian children breastfed exclusively By Chioma Obinna Although Nigeria made progress in the reduction of infant mortality, exclusive breastfeeding, and immunisation coverage among others, the just-released 2018 National Demographic Health Survey, NDHS, shows more significant challenges exist. According to the report, Nigeria still
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The 2018 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) report says 20 per cent of Nigerian children of between ages 6 and 59 months are living with sickle cell traits. Mrs Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin, Acting Chairman, National Population Commission (NPC), disclosed this at the launching of the Taraba State report of NDHS in Jalingo on Thursday.
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