NFHS-6 drops 43 key health indicators sparking data concerns

NFHS-6 dropped 43 indicators, including all anaemia, cancer screening, and HIV awareness measures, sparking concerns of data suppression. Critics say tracking programme inputs without outcomes undermines accountability. The omissions follow disputes over NFHS-5 anaemia findings and the suspension of IIPS director KS James, raising fears about government control over independent health surveys.