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The National Population Commission (NPC) says it will begin the 2024 Verbal And Social Autopsy (VASA) study billed to last for 42 days within 68 identified clusters in 14 local government areas of the state .
NPC’s Federal Commissioner in Ogun State, Dr. Abayomi Fasuwa made this known during the flag off ceremony held in Abeokuta.
Fasuwa said the survey in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Health is designed to provide insight into the causes of maternal and neonatal deaths in selected communities.
He urged traditional and community leaders to encourage members of their communities welcome interviewers and participate fully in the process.
He also said the study is built on the previous efforts from 2014 and 2019, which provided valuable information that shaped health policies to reduce preventable deaths.
