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.

Jan 19, 2023
Les dégâts des mutilations génitales féminines n’épargnent pas les bébés

Maria Bolevich
SCI DEVNET (MALI)

"...Selon l’Enquête démographique et de santé au Mali 2018, le taux d’acceptation de l’excision est encore élevé dans le pays. 76% des femmes et 74% des hommes âgés de 15 à 49 ans pensent que la pratique de l’excision devrait se poursuivre..."

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