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.
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Jul 26, 2023
A third of Kenyan men mistreated by partners Esther Nyandoro |
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Jul 17, 2023
Misinformation 'still a major catalyst for HIV-related stigma' Rose Mukonyo "...Two decades have gone by since the first case of HIV was reported in Kenya in 1984 and, to date, some people are still going through stigma and discrimination despite the amount of information about HIV that has been shared over the years. This is evident from the data released by the Kenya Demographic and Health Survey 2022 indicating that 24 per cent of women and 17 per cent of men aged between 15 and 49 years have discriminating attitudes towards individuals with HIV..." https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health/health-science/article/2001477365/misinformation-still-a-major-catalyst-for-hiv-related-stigma |
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Jul 17, 2023
Rape cases in Cordillera drop; cops worry about young victims Vincent Cabreza |
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Jul 12, 2023
Several groups call for focus on reproductive rights, human capital investment GMA Integrated News |
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Jul 03, 2023
Murang’a has highest number of married women pressured to get pregnant – KNBS report Naomi Njoroge |