Kasaï-Oriental: nearly 48% of girls married before 18

Author: radiookapi.netPublished on: September 5, 2026Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Kasaï-Oriental: nearly 48% of girls married before 18

Nearly 48% of girls in Kasaï-Oriental are married before the age of 18, according to provincial health minister Daniel Kazadi. This phenomenon severely jeopardizes the future of adolescents, often linked to early pregnancies and associated risks. Kazadi emphasizes that combating maternal mortality must include actions against early marriages and pregnancies.

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