Guide; revised 15 June 2010
Data from the 2000, 2005, and 2011 Demographic and Health Surveys. DHS Trend Reports No. 7
The DHS report itself explains the purpose was, “to obtain and provide information on basic indicators of social progress including fertility, childhood mortality, reproductive and child health, nutritional status of children, and awareness of HIV/AIDS and other health-related issues” in PNG. Th...is is important because a DHS then provides the evidence base for PNG officials themselves to track progress in PNG over time, compare trends with other comparable countries, and then allocate financial and human resources to where they are needed most.
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WHO Progress Brief
Progress Brief
July 2017