Kaya 959 Point of View with Phemelo Motene

POV Imbizo: Teenage Pregnancies

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In this week’s POV Imbizo we discuss teenage pregnancy with Research Director in the Public Health, Societies and Belonging division at the Human Sciences Research Council , Dr Nompumelelo Zungu. According to UNAIDS, an estimated 1.65 million adolescents aged 10–19 years are living with HIV across the globe. South Africa remains one of the highest HIV-burdened countries, with high rates of teenage pregnancy exacerbating the risk among adolescents. The persistently high number of reported teenage pregnancies in South Africa raises several concerns about associated health risks and social factors for young girls.
13 Aug 2024 4PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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