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.

Sep 12, 2012
Women in labour to get free blood

THE HIMALAYAN TIMES (Nepal)

...According to the Nepal Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS)-2011, 58 per cent women sought consultations from medical professionals during pregnancy. Although more women are opting for antenatal care than in the past, only 36 per cent babies were delivered by a doctor, nurse or midwife...

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