The Demographic and Health Surveys Program (DHS) has been a vital source of data for health, population, and nutrition programs worldwide for more than 40 years. With over 400 surveys conducted in more than 90 countries, the program has played a significant role in supporting national governments, researchers, and international organizations in policymaking, financing, planning, and program management efforts.
ICF (Nasdaq: ICFI) has recently been awarded a potential five-year, $236 million follow-on contract from the U.S. Agency for International Development’s Bureau for Global Health to continue supporting the DHS Program. Under this recompete contract, ICF will assist participating countries in improving their capacity to collect, analyze, and disseminate data while implementing strategies to address marginalized and vulnerable populations.
Jennifer Welham, senior vice president for health, people, and human services at ICF, expressed pride in the company’s ongoing partnership with USAID. She emphasized the importance of the DHS Program in advancing global health knowledge and highlighted ICF’s expertise in health survey research and data management.
In addition to providing technical assistance to participating countries, ICF will also focus on leveraging technology to enhance survey efficiency and automation while complying with data security measures and country ownership requirements. This includes using artificial intelligence tools to improve survey accuracy and streamline data processing methods.