IFC’s ongoing partnership with USAID supports global health policy development through Demographic and Health Surveys Program

Jennifer Welham, senior vice president for health, people, and human services at ICF, emphasized the importance of the DHS Program in advancing global health knowledge. She expressed pride in ICF’s ongoing partnership with USAID, providing expertise in health, survey research, and data management to help develop effective health policies and interventions.

ICF (Nasdaq: ICFI) has 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 Demographic and Health Surveys Program. Under this recompete contract, ICF will assist participating countries in improving their capacity to collect, analyze, and disseminate data while also implementing strategies to address marginalized and vulnerable populations.

The DHS Program has been a crucial 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