Tayebwa asks govt to reject proposed birth control for teenagers

The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Mr Thomas Tayebwa has asked government not to approve the policy of allowing girls from the age of 15 years to use contraceptives. Tayebwa’s call followed a matter raised by Amuru District Woman Member of Parliament Lucy Akello, who demanded an explanation on the same. Dr Charles Olaro, the director for curative services at the Health ministry recently revealed that government is allowing girls as young as 15 years to access contraceptive services, a policy he argues will reduce early pregnancies. Dr. Olaro told Daily Monitor that their priority will be out-of-school teenagers and young adults. Tayebwa has equated the move to legitimizing sexual violence in Uganda, further asking government to reject the idea. “We […]