Video: Best of The DHS Program 2015

Written by: The DHS Program

07 Jan, 2016

Take a look back at the highlights of The DHS Program from 2015…

 

The DHS Program welcomed several new staff members:


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We released two helpful tutorial videos on sampling and weighting DHS data:


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33 South-to-South consultants from 23 countries played an integral role in capacity strengthening for all aspects of survey planning and implementation:


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A new publication was launched, the Key Indicators Report, to provide initial results of a survey:


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More than 700,000 biomarker tests were completed, measuring HIV, anemia, malaria, and micronutrients.  11 South-to-South Consultants were trained for biomarker technical assistance:


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We unveiled Beta STATcompiler and v2.0 of The DHS Program mobile app:


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The Gambia released its first-ever DHS:


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Users can now download citations for analytical, comparative, and trend reports:


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And The DHS Program produced over 100 publications:


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We hope you continue to follow us throughout 2016!

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  • The Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) Program has collected, analyzed, and disseminated accurate and representative data on population, health, HIV, and nutrition through more than 400 surveys in over 90 countries. The DHS Program is funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Contributions from other donors, as well as funds from participating countries, also support surveys. The project is implemented by ICF.

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