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Sex education should start at home, renowned epidemiologist suggests

Epidemiologist and paediatrician Prof Ruth Nduati. [Courtesy]

A section of health experts have strongly opposed the introduction of comprehensive sex education in schools saying it would trigger a high rate of unwanted pregnancies and HIV infections among adolescents.

Prof Ruth Nduati, an epidemiologist and paediatrician, said children are also likely to suffer infertility with early introduction of contraceptives, more so oral contraceptive pills.

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