In Zimbabwe, Mobile Clinics Try to Meet Teenagers' Needs
Author: AfricaNewsPublished on: October 9, 2026Country: Zimbabwe
Health

A young Zimbabwean, Kelly Nhedega, faced stigma when trying to access contraception at age 16, leading her to drop out of school after an early pregnancy. Now a mother of an 18-month-old child, she was able to obtain contraceptives discreetly and hopes to return to school. The difficulty for teenagers in Africa to access contraception is worsened by stigma in health clinics and disruptions in contraceptive supply, partly due to cuts in international aid and global logistical issues.
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