"Since 1984, the Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) Program has provided technical assistance to more than 400 surveys in over 90 countries, advancing global understanding of health and population trends in developing countries. The DHS Program has earned a worldwide reputation for collecting and disseminating accurate, nationally representative data on fertility, family planning, maternal and child health, gender, HIV/AIDS, malaria, and nutrition. The project is implemented by ICF International, Inc..

"With the ending of USAID support in February 2025, ICF has secured interim funding for continuing selected, but not all, DHS Program services. Several donors and host countries are funding the completion of selected surveys. ICF also received a 3-year grant for Emergency Support to Stabilize the DHS Program from the Gates Foundation in July 2025, with a focus on supporting the maintenance of the dhsprogram.com website; ensuring continued free access to tools and data, including uploading of and access to new datasets; and supporting the completion of some surveys and the implementation of new surveys in selected countries."

"The DHS Program, which manages registration and access for IPUMS DHS, is again reviewing new user applications and requests for expanded access from currently approved users."