Rwanda Interim Demographic and Health Survey (RIDHS) - 2007/08

Datasource: 
Demographic and Health Survey (DHS)
Period: 
December, 2007 to April, 2008

RIDHS follows the Demographic and Health Surveys (RDHS) that were successfully conducted in 1992, 2000, and 2005, and is part of a broad, worldwide program of socio-demographic and health datasources conducted in developing countries since  the mid-1980s. RIDHS collected the indicators on fertility, family planning and maternal and child health which the datasource normally provides. In addition, RIDHS integrated a malaria module and tests for the prevalence of malaria and anemia among women and children, thus determining the prevalence of malaria and anemia for women and children at the national level. 

Microdata for Interim Demographic and Health Survey (2007-08)

Publications

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Rwanda Interim Demographic and Health Survey Report (2007-08)

The Government of Rwanda has just completed the 2007-2008 Rwanda Interim Demographic and Health Survey (RIDHS) to obtain a database designed to provide reliable indicators to monitor and assess the implementation of the country’s sector programs and policies, the Poverty Reduction Strategy, Vision 2020 and the commitments it has undertaken at the international level, in particular the Millennium Development Goals.