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Magistrate slams proposed birth control for teenagers

admin | October 17, 2023

By Sam Opio Kamuli Chief Magistrate, Ms. Aisha Nabukeera, has raised concern over the rising cases of defilement, incest, teenage pregnancies, child marriages, and family land inheritance. Nabukeera referenced a story published in Daily Monitor on October 10, 2023, in which the government was mooting plans to allow girls from […]

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Govt distances self from policy on contraceptives for 15-year-olds

Moses Ndhaye | October 11, 2023

In an apparent contradiction, two government ministries have disagreed over the proposed policy on contraceptives for teenagers. The Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development has distanced itself from the Ministry of Health proposal to allow 15-year-old girls access contraceptives to address teenage pregnancy. Dr. Charles Olaro, the director for […]

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Health experts warn Uganda over increasing population

Moses Ndhaye | April 28, 2023

Health experts have asked policymakers to formulate policies that will lead the country to address the challenges of the unmet need for family planning-related commodities. The Director of Curative Services at the Ministry of Health, Dr. Charles Olaro says, addressing the issues of family planning is crucial for the country […]

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Health ministry expresses concern over low use of contraceptives

Moses Ndhaye | March 30, 2023

The ministry of health says the continued low use of contraceptives is contributing to an increase in the number of babies being born each year. The commissioner in charge of Reproductive and Infant Health at the Ministry of Health, Dr. Richard Mugahi says last year, 1.5 million babies were delivered […]