Medbook Africa

There is a high risk of illness and death from pregnancy-related complications, HIV, or other STIs in girls in Kenya. Pregnancy is the main cause of girls leaving school, which impacts negatively their lives, and the country's economy. The causes for adolescent pregnancy include parent-child communication, gender inequity, a lack of services and sexuality education. With the majority of Kenya's population being youth and two out of five people under 15, there is an urgent need for change.