The NPC and MSI Reproductive Choices Ghana were joined by the Narcotics Control Commission and Department of Children- Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection in radio discussions on 6th and 7th September at Radio Central and Live FM respectively.
The two radio engagements focused on the dangers of teenage pregnancy, child marriage, drug abuse and chid protection. These discussions brought to the fore the negative effects of child marriage and teenage pregnancy on the wellbeing of adolescent girls. Panelists noted that child marriage and teenage pregnancy infringe on rights of girls to education and health which curtails their potential to a better future and further exposes them to complications like death, fistula and excessive haemorrhage. Also, panelists highlighted the need for the youth to stay away from drug abuse and indiscriminate drinking of alcohol during the Oguaa Fetu Afahye celebrations to minimise unintended teen pregnancies and social vices.