Ghana is facing a critical challenge in adolescent reproductive health with persistently high rates of teenage pregnancy due to limited access to essential health and empowerment services.
To help combat this menace, a coalition of local and international health organisations is leading a two-year initiative aimed at improving sexual and reproductive health outcomes for young people across seven regions.
The two-year initiative coordinated by the Alliance for Reproductive Health Rights (ARHR) will focus on Ashanti, Eastern, Volta, North East, Greater Accra, Oti, and Bono East regions, combining efforts in sexual and reproductive health, youth leadership, resilience, and skills development.
Speaking at the virtual launch of the project on Thursday, September 4, 2024, ARHR Executive Director, Vicky T Okine, outlined the project's dual approach: improving immediate service delivery and creating long-term systemic change. "We will advocate for health facilities to deliver high-quality sexual and reproductive health services, and we will advocate for the government to equip young people with the skills and knowledge they need to survive and thrive-even in humanitarian or underserved settings. "We bring together expertise in service delivery, advocacy, innovation, and humanitarian response.
