The Dominican government has announced a significant decrease in teenage pregnancy rates, dropping from 23% to 19%. This achievement is attributed to collaborative efforts led by the Ministry of Public Health (MSP), the National Health Service (SNS), and other partner organizations, N Digital reports.
Key to this reduction has been the expansion of Comprehensive Care Units for Adolescents, increasing from 18 to 39 nationwide. These units, which previously focused solely on pregnant teenagers, now offer a more comprehensive approach addressing physical, emotional, and social aspects of adolescent health.
These findings were shared at the “Socialization of Good Practices in Comprehensive Health Promotion and Prevention for Adolescents and Community Participation” meeting, organized by the Ministry of Public Health’s Adolescent Program. The event showcased...
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