Unravelling the teenage pregnancy conundrum

Double trouble: Teenage pregnancies are on the rise nationally
Double trouble: Teenage pregnancies are on the rise nationally

FRANCISTOWN: It appears the campaigns against teenage pregnancy in Botswana are failing to bear desired fruits.

For years high teenage pregnancy rates have been a concern in the country. Last week, Education and Skills Development minister, Unity Dow, expressed concern about the soaring rates of teenage pregnancies in the country.

Government has put in place several interventions to reduce the scourge, which include coming up with a guidance and counselling syllabus designed and developed to comprehensively address issues of sexual education at all school levels.

Editor's Comment
Congratulations Anicia Gaothuse!

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