Missing Data And Accountability: NFHS-6 Sparks Doubts On India's Health Data

Missing Data And Accountability: NFHS-6 Sparks Doubts On India's Health Data

The sixth round of the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6), released last week, drops 43 indicators that were part of previous surveys. Among them are measures that tracked anaemia, child...

‘Half-knowledge is dangerous’: J P Nadda hits back at Mallikarjun Kharge for ‘hiding health data’ allegations

J P Nadda rejected Mallikarjun Kharge’s allegations on NFHS-6 data, citing improvements in maternal and institutional healthcare indicators.

NFHS-6 drops key health indicators, raising questions over public accountability

Among the most notable omissions are all seven anaemia-related indicators.

Nadda defends government's health record with NFHS-6

Union Health Minister J P Nadda hit back at Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday over his criticism of the National Family Health Survey (NFHS)-6 findings, saying