nutrition programs, HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases.

Jijjiga, January 3 (WIC) – The Central Statistical Agency (CSA) of Ethiopia on Sunday announced the commencement of the 3rd national Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) in 65 areas of the Somali State. Agency Somali State DHS Coordinator, Mesfin Tadesse, told WIC that the survey would be carried out for the coming five months. He said the survey would help collect data on population growth, family planning, maternal and child health, nutrition programs, HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases. He said women and men between 15-49 years of age and children under the age of 5 will be included in the survey. Mesfin finally called on the public to collaborate and provide the necessary information to the data collectors.