Journalists worldwide write about MEASURE DHS results. The dissemination of DHS, SPA and HIV data is often widely covered by media in survey countries, but journalists also use MEASURE DHS 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 MEASURE DHS.
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Feb 28, 2011
Bangladesh: Population policy being revamped BDNEWS24 (Bangladesh) |
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Jan 20, 2011
Kenya: Media's role in marital rape Arthur Okwemba ...Several months ago I wrote a piece on marital rape in Kenya. Two editors working with a respected Kenyan newspaper refused to publish it. |
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Jan 20, 2011
India: High infant, maternal mortality rates sickening state TIMES OF INDIA (India) |
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Jan 19, 2011
Bangladesh: HIV testing resumes after 3 years Nurul Islam Hasib |
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Jan 13, 2011
Bangladesh: Foreign assistance sought to meet MDG BDNEWS24 (Bangladesh) ...The latest Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey shows some 28 percent of the total maternal deaths are caused by post-delivery bleeding that stands in the way of achieving the MDG target. The health minister told the delegation that improved services from community clinics would help expedite attaining MDGs with regard to child and maternal health... http://bdnews24.com/details.php?id=184397&cid=2 |
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