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Lack of parental advice linked to the high cases of teen pregnancy

Ministry of Health data released in April of this year shows one in every five adolescents aged 15 to 19 is already a mother or is pregnant with their first child. [iStockphoto]

As the national examinations began this week across the country, a concerning trend emerged. The issue of teen pregnancy.

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