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.
Panos Africa for increased momentum to eliminate malaria in Malawi
Arkangel Tembo-Mana
NYASA TIMES (Malawi)
"...There was a decline in malaria prevalence from 33% in 2014 to 24% percent in 2017, while possession of insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) increased from 70% in 2014 to 82% in 2017.."