neweralive.na·3 min read·medium
//Kharas’ rising teenage pregnancies alarming
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Health officials in Namibia's //Kharas region are reporting a sharp increase in teenage pregnancies, with 84 cases recorded in 2025 compared to 35 the previous year. Authorities are calling for targeted, evidence-based interventions to address the root causes, which remain unclear.
KEETMANSHOOP – Senior Education Officer for Health and Wellness in the //Kharas region, Otilie Lamberth, has raised the alarm over the rising number of teenage pregnancies in the region, with 17 cases at secondary schools and four at primary schools this year.
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