Daily Monitor
Monday May 10 2021
Summary
According to a survey, which was conducted by Butaleja District health office in all health centres in different sub-counties, a total of 2,601 learners were impregnated in 2019 while 2,664 were affected in 2020.
40 Victims: The number of teenagers who became pregnant in 2020 and were chased away by their parents.
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Cases of parents chasing away teenage pregnant girls from their homes in Butaleja District are rampant, especially in the rural communities, Daily Monitor has established.
According to the district officials, in 2019, more than 30 cases were registered while in 2020, more than 40 cases were recorded.
The officials, however, maintain that the majority of the cases are not reported due to fear of victimisation.