DHS in the News

Journalists worldwide write about The DHS Program results. The dissemination of DHS, SPA and HIV data is often widely covered by media in survey countries, but journalists also use The DHS Program data throughout the year as background information for their stories, or to compare health and development indicators across countries. These data are also used by journalists in the United States and other developed countries, as it is considered the gold standard of population, health and nutrition data. Below are some examples of recent news coverage. Please note: The links below are to websites outside The DHS Program.

Jun 11, 2024
Breathe easy: Nagpur's miracle machine to help babies take first breath

Sarfaraz Ahmed
Times News Network (India)

"...India faces a staggering neonatal mortality rate of 25 per 1,000 live births, as per the National Family Health Survey 2022. Despite a reduction from 29 per 1,000 live births in 2015-16, this high rate remains a significant concern for govts and healthcare providers..."

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