OVER STAGNATION OF TEENAGE PREGNANCIES IN UGANDA
The state minister of Finance in charge of planning David Bahati has cautioned men against luring young girls into sexual relationships. This comes as concerns are raised over stagnation of teenage pregnancies in the country which currently stand at 25 percent. The minister’s made the while addressing journalists at the Media Centre about the forthcoming 8th African Population Conference to be held in Kampala next month. The minister said while government is committed to eradicating this vice, “men must stop falling in love with young girls”. “I have said it myself that you men, please do not go after young girls because you are exposing them to health dangers,” he said. The minister said government from the political leadership is committed to ensuring that this challenge is addressed so that the future of the country’s young generation especially the girls, is not ruined.