It said the threat of drug-resistant malaria strains also posed a potential setback to treatment efficacy, necessitating ongoing research and adaptation.
The survey shows that the North-East records the highest rate at 6.1 children per woman, with the North-West closely following at 5.9.
The NDHS report, released on Monday in Abuja, reveals a teenage pregnancy rate of 15 per cent among girls aged 15-19 across the nation.
Ms Atta appealed to local government councils, traditional institutions and communities to support the commission in the survey.
NPC has drummed support for women’s empowerment and gender equality as provided by the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
