General News of Sunday, 7 October 2018Source: Myjoyonline.comChurches told to play active role in controlling teenage pregnancyAlexander Akwasi Acquah, The Community Hospitals (TCH) Group CEOThe Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of The Community Hospitals (TCH) Group, Alexander Akwasi Acquah, says religious bodies should step up their efforts in counselling teenagers on social vices. This Mr. Acquah noted, could lead to a drastic reduction in immoral behaviours particularly teenage pregnancy. “I feel much worried to see teenagers, especially in rural areas, visiting the hospitals for ante-natal care. Pregnancy is a gift from God but not on the side of teenagers,” he said Saturday. He, therefore, appealed to parents and opinion leaders to assist churches and religious bodies to educate teenagers on the implications of teenage pregnancy on teenagers since they are not matured enough to look after babies and also, its burden on the economy.

Source: GhanaWeb October 07, 2018 20:03 UTC