The City of Tshwane has raised concern about the high rate of teenage pregnancies after its public health facilities recorded nearly 10,000 deliveries to young moms in two years.
The City of Tshwane is concerned by the high teenage pregnancy rate, which has many socioeconomic consequences. Stock photo.The City of Tshwane has raised the alarm about the high rate of teenage pregnancies after its public health facilities recorded nearly 10,000 deliveries to young moms in two years.
“The City of Tshwane would like to encourage young people to abstain from risky behaviour that may lead to early or unwanted pregnancies. “Early teenage sexual activity also increases the risk of contracting and spreading sexually transmitted diseases such as HIV,” Marx said.
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