Teenage pregnancy cases surge in Upper East, hit 2,205 in five months

The Upper East Region recorded 2,205 teenage pregnancies between January and May 2026, a development health authorities have described as deeply concerning. Speaking on Upper East-based Bolga FM on June 24, 2026, the Upper East Regional Adolescent Health Focal Person at the Regional Health Directorate, Dora Kulariba, said the rising number of adolescent pregnancies remains a major public health challenge that requires urgent attention from parents, communities, and stakeholders.