Teenage Pregnancy

Free SHS Has Reduced Teenage Pregnancy Drastically In Sekyere Kumawu District – DCE
24 Jun

Free SHS Has Reduced Teenage Pregnancy Drastically In Sekyere Kumawu District – DCE

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The Sekyere Kumawu District has achieved a remarkable milestone in reducing teenage pregnancy, according to the District Chief Executive (DCE), Samuel Addai Agyekum. In a recent interview, Mr. Agyekum proudly announced that the district has recorded zero teenage pregnancies in recent years in the basic and secondary schools, a feat he attributed to the positive impact of the Free SHS policy by thE Government and a collective efforts of the district assembly, health officials, and community leaders. This achievement is a significant turnaround for the district, which had previously struggled with high rates of teenage pregnancy. However, through a concerted…
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Queen Calls On Parents To Help Curb Teenage Pregnancy
10 May

Queen Calls On Parents To Help Curb Teenage Pregnancy

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The Asumka Hemaa of Adukrom Akuapem, Nana Odiasempa Abena Ayebea Okani I, has called on parents to educate their children on sexual matters to help curb the high rate of teenage pregnancy in the country. In an interview with the Ghana News Agency (GNA), Nana Odiasempa stated that most teenagers, especially girls, receive their initial sexual education from peers, social media, or out of curiosity, which often results in unwanted pregnancies. She emphasized that parents must not shirk their responsibility to teach their children about the consequences of engaging in sexual activities at a young age. “The high incidence of…
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Men Between 20 And 39 Years Responsible For 86% Of Teenage Pregnancies In Tema
05 Apr

Men Between 20 And 39 Years Responsible For 86% Of Teenage Pregnancies In Tema

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The Tema Metropolitan Health Directorate has revealed that about 86 percent of adolescent pregnancies in Tema are caused by men between 20 and 39-years-old. Doris Ocansey, the Adolescent Health Advocate for the Tema Metropolitan Health Directorate, disclosed this in an interview with the Ghana News Agency (GNA). She said her outfit’s conclusion was based on research into the background of the men impregnating these girls in the metropolis, especially Tema Manhean. Ms. Ocansey said, “We collected the data so that we can also focus on the adults since they are impregnating the girls.” She said that looking at the age…
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