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.

Dec 06, 2020
Kebbi challenges typify why Nigeria has failed to meet malaria eradication target

Chiamaka Okafor
PREMIUM TIMES (Nigeria)

"...The prevalence of malaria (according to microscopy) among children aged 6-59 months was 23 per cent that same year; down from 42 per cent in 2010, with an average decline of 2.3 per cent per annum, according to the 2018 National Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS)..."

https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/429629-kebbi-challenges-typify-why-nigeria-has-failed-to-meet-malaria-eradication-target.html
Dec 04, 2020
Stunting in Rwanda drops to 33 per cent

Julius Bizimungu
THE NEW TIMES (Rwanda)

"...The Rwanda Demographic and Health Survey, the sixth of its kind, shows that stunting – chronic malnutrition – rates are still highest in poorest households and those in rural areas. The survey results showed that 36 per cent of children in rural areas were stunted compared to 20 per cent in urban areas. Stunting generally increases with age, peaking at 40 per cent among children aged 24-35 months, according to the study. [...] The survey, which attracted record participation and focused mainly on women and children, indicated that 1 per cent of children were wasted in 2020 compared to 2 per cent in 2015..."

https://www.newtimes.co.rw/news/stunting-rwanda-drops-33-cent
Dec 04, 2020
It’s time to step up war against gender violence

Evelyn Samba
THE STANDARD (Nairobi, Kenya)

"...According to the Kenya Demographic and Health Survey of 2014, 45 per cent of women and girls aged 15 to 49 reported to have experienced physical violence. Many cases are usually not reported to authorities and few women get justice or receive medical care..."

https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/commentary/article/2001396171/its-time-to-step-up-war-against-gender-violence
Dec 03, 2020
Despite Having Highest Maternal Mortality in Africa, Nigeria's Situation Still Underreported - Report

Ebuka Onyeji
PREMIUM TIMES (Nigeria)

"...According to the 2018 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey, 61 per cent of live births do not take place in a health facility..."

https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/429266-despite-having-highest-maternal-mortality-in-africa-nigerias-situation-still-underreported-report.html
Dec 03, 2020
Rwanda’s 6th Demographic & Health Survey Launched

TAARIFA (Rwanda)

"...Prime Minister Dr. Edouard Ngirente on Thursday afternoon launched the 6th Demographic & Health Survey an important tool for evidence-based policy making and planning. The current edition 2019-2020 Demographic and Health Survey is expected to play a key role in availing up-to date and accurate information on demographic and health indicators..."

https://taarifa.rw/rwandas-6th-demographic-health-survey-launched/