Biology of the Girl Child Summit equips over 1,500 girls in Berekum with reproductive health knowledge
More than 1,500 girls have benefited from the Biology of the Girl Child Summit held at Berekum Presbyterian Senior High School in the Bono Region, with organisers calling for stronger collaboration among parents, schools, communities, and corporate institutions to bridge persistent knowledge gaps affecting the development of the girl child.
The Biology of the Girl Child Summit, organized by the GIMAT Volunteer Network, successfully reached over 1,500 girls at the Berekum Presbyterian Senior High School in the Bono Region. The summit aimed to educate and empower young girls by providing them with comprehensive knowledge about their bodies, reproductive health, and personal development.
Key topics covered included abortion, common infections among girls, cervical cancer awareness, safeguarding the girl child, and responsible behavior. Summit facilitators emphasized the importance of understanding biological processes such as menstruation, ovulation, and pregnancy, which are crucial for girls' development and decision-making.
Despite progress in technology and modern education, organizers noted that many girls still lack essential knowledge about these topics, creating a knowledge gap that must be addressed. The summit also addressed the need for stronger collaboration among parents, schools, communities, and corporate institutions to bridge these gaps.
Dr. Angel Abena Tiwaa Acheampong, a medical doctor from Berekum Holy Family Hospital, highlighted the importance of proper education in preventing unwanted pregnancies and helping girls make safer decisions regarding their reproductive health. She emphasized that girls should seek help from health professionals and trusted adults rather than resorting to dangerous methods.
Students attending the summit, such as Ameyaa Brightina and Pascaline Amofa Adoma, expressed appreciation for the lessons learned, which extended beyond reproductive health to cover personal conduct and etiquette. The Bono Region has recorded 1,188 abortion cases among girls aged 15 to 19 between 2021 and 2024, underscoring the urgent need for improved reproductive health education among the girl child.
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