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ArticleGlobal health action2026

The establishment of Health and Demographic Surveillance system (HDSS) in Bauchi State North East Nigeria; baseline findings, challenges and lessons learned.

Idris Muhammad Bose, Muhammad Mubarak Dabo, Muhammad Abdullahi Kobi, Abubakar Musa, Saad Ibrahim Amaya, Awwal Dahiru, Jamilu Yaya, Lamaran Makama Dattijo, Jonathan A Muir, Muhammad Faruk Bashir

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Idris Muhammad BoseChild Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance CHAMPS, Health and Demographic Surveillance System Unit, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, Nigeria.
Muhammad Mubarak DaboChild Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance CHAMPS, Health and Demographic Surveillance System Unit, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, Nigeria.
Muhammad Abdullahi KobiChild Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance CHAMPS, Information and Communication Technology Unit, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, Nigeria.
Abubakar MusaDepartment of Community Medicine, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, Nigeria.
Saad Ibrahim AmayaChild Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance CHAMPS, Information and Communication Technology Unit, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, Nigeria.
Awwal DahiruChild Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance CHAMPS, Information and Communication Technology Unit, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, Nigeria.
Jamilu YayaChild Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance CHAMPS, Community Engagement Unit, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, Nigeria.
Lamaran Makama DattijoDepartment of Obstetrics and Genecology, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, Nigeria.ORCID 0000-0002-5743-2272
Jonathan A MuirCHAMPS Program Office, Task Force for Global Health, Emory University, Atlanta, USA.
Muhammad Faruk BashirDepartment of Pediatrics, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, Nigeria.ORCID 0000-0002-2506-0902

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backgroundBauchi State has a weak civil and vital registration system; hence the need for robust surveillance system. The Bauchi Health and Demographic Surveillance System (HDSS) was established in 2023 with support from Child Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance (CHAMPS) network. Its purpose is to obtain reliable population data.

objectivesTo establish a baseline demographic and health profile of the target community and to illustrate the feasibility and challenges of developing a high-quality HDSS in a resource-limited setting in Nigeria characterized by high mortality rates.

methodsAn initial household enumeration was conducted in 257 enumeration areas across eight contiguous administrative wards within the Bauchi and Ganjuwa Local Government Areas of Bauchi State. Following community awareness and field re-demarcation, prospective longitudinal follow-up was commenced.

resultsA total of 151,672 individuals in 23,476 households were enrolled. The population structure reflects a young population with 53.3% <15 years. The total dependency ratio is 104. Socioeconomic indicators show low formal education attainment and high unemployment (49%). Household conditions reveal substantial reliance on solid cooking fuels (78%) and on-site pit latrines. Implementation challenges included outdated maps, initial community mistrust, and data system instability.

conclusionThe Bauchi HDSS successfully established a surveillance framework which identified a young population with significant public health concern. It shows that it is possible to establish demographic surveillance system in a place with high mortality by using targeted strategies like getting the community involved, hiring local staff, re-demarcating the field, and building technical capacity.

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Population SurveillanceAdolescentChildChild, PreschoolDemographyFemaleHumansInfantMaleNigeriaProspective StudiesSocioeconomic FactorsBaseline enumerationBauchiNigeriapopulation compositionpopulation health

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