Comment on Spike in teen pregnancies rattles Luwero leaders by Concerned J

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Local leaders in Luwero district are sounding the alarm over a recent spike in teenage pregnancies, warning that the trend threatens the future of the young generation. According to the latest district health report, at least 4,811 girls below the age of 19 became pregnant in the financial year 2024/25. The report indicates that teenage pregnancies are most prevalent in Kamira and Zirobwe town councils, as well as the sub-counties of Kamira, Katikamu, and Zirobwe. District probation officer Joyce Namigadde blamed relatives, casual laborers, teachers, and boda-boda riders for luring young girls into reckless sexual behavior. Dr Innocent Nkonwa, Luwero district health officer, warned that teenage pregnancies place immense pressure on health facilities, as many young mothers are at high risk of complications.