Rising unplanned pregnancies in Uganda: A health concern for all | HEALTHFOCUS
Unintended or unplanned pregnancies continue to be prevalent in Uganda. Several studies conducted across the country now show that the problem is no longer limited to teenagers or school-going girls, but extends to married women. A 2022 study by Makerere University noted that several men and women are unable to accurately tell their fertility window, enabling them to decide whether or not to avoid a pregnancy. Health experts advise that it is best to plan for a pregnancy because then you can avoid several challenges that can at times cause death!
