The Role of the Health Sector in Birth and Death Registration in Zambia
Republic of Zambia
The Role of the Health Sector in Improving
Birth and Death Registration
3
rd
Session of the Conference of African
Ministers Responsible for Civil Registration
Expert Session
Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast.
Martin Nyahoda- CRVS Country Expert
Outline
Introduction
Birth and Death Occurrence in Zambia
Birth Registration
Health Facility Registration Results
Key Lesson
Introduction
The role of the health sector in improving
birth and death registration is well known
because a
good percentage
of these vital
events occur in health facilities in Africa.
Even in cases where births occur outside
health facilities children are taken to
health facilities for immunizations.
This creates a great opportunity for
immediate registration at point of
occurrence.
Birth Occurrence in Zambia
About 48% of births occur in health
facilities
About 52% of births occur at home
About 99% of children under five have
immunization cards.
This means that
close
to 100% of children
are in touch with health facilities from
birth or during immunizations.
Death Occurrence in Zambia
Birth Registration
Zambia is among the countries in the
SADC region with low levels of birth
registration.
However, the country is making positive
steps in improving birth and death
registration as outlined in the National
Strategic Action plan for CRVS
improvement
(Product of the
Comprehensive assessment)
Birth Registration
Health facility registration was launched in
2013 with support from UNICEF country
office
By September December 2014,
registration of births was being conducted
in close to 200 health facilities across the
country.
2014 Results: Health Facility Birth
Registration in 3 Provinces
Key Lesson
The health sector has a big role in
improving registration coverage.
Health facility based registration of births and
deaths means that these events can be
captured immediately at point of occurrence
which eliminates chances of non registration
and on the other hand improves accuracy of
reported information.
Merci
The health sector plays a crucial role in improving birth and death registration in Zambia, as a significant percentage of these events occur in health facilities. This provides an opportunity for immediate registration at the point of occurrence, contributing to better vital event recording. Despite challenges, Zambia is making strides in enhancing birth registration, especially through health facility initiatives supported by organizations like UNICEF.
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Republic of Zambia The Role of the Health Sector in Improving Birth and Death Registration 3rdSession of the Conference of African Ministers Responsible for Civil Registration Expert Session Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast. Martin Nyahoda- CRVS Country Expert
Outline Introduction Birth and Death Occurrence in Zambia Birth Registration Health Facility Registration Results Key Lesson
Introduction The role of the health sector in improving birth and death registration is well known because a good percentage of these vital events occur in health facilities in Africa. Even in cases where births occur outside health facilities children are taken to health facilities for immunizations. This creates a great opportunity for immediate registration at point of occurrence.
Birth Occurrence in Zambia About 48% of births occur in health facilities About 52% of births occur at home About 99% of children under five have immunization cards. This means that close to 100% of children are in touch with health facilities from birth or during immunizations.
Death Occurrence in Zambia Death Occurrence by Place Health Facilty Other Places Home 46% 48% 6%
Birth Registration Zambia is among the countries in the SADC region with low levels of birth registration. However, the country is making positive steps in improving birth and death registration as outlined in the National Strategic Action plan for CRVS improvement (Product of the Comprehensive assessment)
Birth Registration Health facility registration was launched in 2013 with support from UNICEF country office By September December 2014, registration of births was being conducted in close to 200 health facilities across the country.
2014 Results: Health Facility Birth Registration in 3 Provinces 4500 4000 3500 3000 2500 2011 2012 2013 2000 1500 1000 500 0 Luapula Eastern Southern
Key Lesson The health sector has a big role in improving registration coverage. Health facility based registration of births and deaths means that these events can be captured immediately at point of occurrence which eliminates chances of non registration and on the other hand improves accuracy of reported information.
