In the wake of USAID cuts, we can create a Demographic and Health Survey Program founded on more equitable data infrastructure and stronger research integrity

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences 2026 Open access

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Authors: Jasmin Abdel Ghany, Aasli Abdi Nur, Kerry L.D. MacQuarrie, Joshua Wilde, Elizabeth Sully, Mahesh Karra, Ursula Gazeley, Ben Malinga John, Livia Montana
DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2513242123
Cited by: 3
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Abstract

We call on researchers to join the discussions on next steps, to ensure that the collapse of the DHS Program and future uncertainty of DHS data availability does not go hand in hand with the collapse of research integrity and best scientific practices.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Health Environment Cognitive Aging Ethics in Clinical Research Health and Conflict Studies

Publication details

Journal / source
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
Publisher
National Academy of Sciences
Volume
123
Issue
9
Pages
e2513242123–e2513242123
Publication date
25 February 2026
Language
EN