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El Samuels: MBN360 News
The Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare Addo, has expressed deep concern over the rising rate of teenage pregnancies in Ghana. According to Mr. Addo, over 100,000 teenage pregnancies are recorded annually, with 19% occurring among girls aged 15 to 19 years. This alarming trend poses a significant threat to youth development and national progress.
The Minister highlighted that teenage pregnancy is not just a health issue, but a social and economic crisis that has far-reaching consequences. Early childbearing leads to health complications, school dropouts, and a cycle of poverty that affects generations. The Minister emphasized that the issue is particularly prevalent in rural and deprived communities where access to education and reproductive health services is limited.
Mr. Opare Addo called for stronger collaboration among the Ministries of Health, Education, and Gender, as well as community and religious leaders, to intensify education on reproductive health and empower young girls. He stressed the need to build a society where girls can dream freely without fear of their futures being cut short by early pregnancy. The Minister emphasized that tackling teenage pregnancy is crucial to achieving Ghana’s long-term development goals.
