Gender Department raises alarm over rising teenage pregnancy in Ashanti Region
The Department of Gender in the Ashanti Region has raised concern over the increasing incidence of teenage pregnancy among adolescents in the region.
The Gender Department of the Ashanti Region has expressed concerns over the increasing rate of teenage pregnancy among adolescents in the area. In response, they have called for intensified efforts to protect young people and promote their sexual and reproductive health, emphasizing the importance of collaboration among various stakeholders, including parents, schools, communities, health professionals, government agencies, and development partners.
During sensitisation workshops organized by the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, in partnership with UNFPA and the Ashanti Regional Coordinating Council, participants discussed ways to strengthen adolescent-friendly health services, improve access to sexual and reproductive health information and services, and protect the sexual and reproductive health rights of young people.
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