Broken families, economic hardships fueling teenage pregnancies in Busoga

8th December 2024

Baseka, whose dream is to become a teacher, is hopeful that one day she will get an opportunity to go back to school and pursue her dream career.

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A fifteen-year-old teen mother breastfeeding her baby at Mumpanga village Kagulu sub-county in Buyende district. (Credit: Lawrence Mulondo)

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#Parenting #Teenage pregnancies #Busoga region #Broken families #Economic hardships

In Busoga region, a disturbing trend has emerged, where broken families and economic hardships are pushing vulnerable teenagers into early pregnancies, threatening to derail their prospects.

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Broken families, economic hardships fueling teenage pregnancies in Busoga

Baseka, whose dream is to become a teacher, is hopeful that one day she will get an opportunity to go back to school and pursue her dream career.

A fifteen-year-old teen mother breastfeeding her baby at Mumpanga village Kagulu sub-county in Buyende district. (Credit: Lawrence Mulondo)

NewVision Reporter

@NewVision

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