Sodomy among children neglected but growing

FRANCISTOWN: The cases of children, especially underage teenage males who sexually abuse other underage males may seem negligible, but are a cause for great concern.

On Monday, Mmegi’s sister publication, The Monitor, reported about a Block 4 boy aged 15 who allegedly indecently assaulted a nine-year-old one from his neighbourhood in 2013.

In The Monitor’s story, the alleged perpetrator denied ever sexually abusing the complainant by inserting his manhood in his anus.

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Routine child vaccination imperative

The recent Vaccination Day in Motokwe, orchestrated through collaborative efforts between UNICEF, USAID, BRCS, and the Ministry of Health, underscores a commendable stride towards fortifying child health services.The painful reality as reflected by the Ministry of Health's data regarding the decline in routine immunisation coverage since the onset of the pandemic, is a cause for concern.It underscores the urgent need to address the...

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