Regional News of Monday, 10 June 2024Source: starrfm.com.ghA recent report by the Ghana Health Service indicates that the Upper Manya Krobo district ranks second nationwide in the prevalence of teenage pregnancy. In 2021, the district recorded a prevalence rate of 19.3%, placing it first in Ghana and in the Eastern Region. In 2022, the district ranked fifth in Ghana and second in the Eastern Region, with a prevalence rate of 18.2%. The District Health Directorate has identified several contributing factors to the high prevalence of teenage pregnancy. Key stakeholders, including Social Welfare, the Department of Gender, and the Ghana Health Service, have been urged to collaborate with UNFPA to accelerate actions addressing these issues.

Source: GhanaWeb June 10, 2024 09:53 UTC