‘Over 53,000 Teenage Pregnancies Recorded In 7 Months’
More than 53,000 teenage pregnancies have been recorded in health facilities across Ghana in the first seven months of this year, averaging about 7,300 cases every month. The Ghana Read More... The post ‘Over 53,000 Teenage Pregnancies Recorded In 7 Months’ appeared first on DailyGuide Network .
In the first seven months of 2023, over 53,000 teenage pregnancies have been recorded in Ghana, with an average of 7,300 cases per month. The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has flagged concern over pregnancies among girls aged 10 to 14, with 1,501 cases in this age group. The issue was discussed at a National Multisectoral Dialogue on the Reduction of Teenage Pregnancy in Accra, organized by MSI Reproductive Choices Ghana (MSIG) with support from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA).
The dialogue aimed to strengthen multisectoral action and accountability to prevent teenage pregnancy and protect adolescent futures in Ghana.
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