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Teen Pregnancy Surge in Busoga | Uganda News
Teenage pregnancies are surging across parts of the country, with shocking stats from Busoga revealing one in five first antenatal visits from teens—Namyangio leading with a quarter of cases. Over 400 girls under 15 were registered for prenatal care in just one year, exposing a crisis rooted in lack of education and support. Many don’t know their babies’ fathers, fueling alarm among health workers. Officials are pushing for accountability of parents arranging underage marriages, aiming to break cycles of exploitation. National data shows most young people have already had sex while still in…
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