Sierra Leone tackles teenage pregnancy crisis amid aid cuts

Sierra Leone is working to address a severe teenage pregnancy crisis, which is exacerbated by a high maternal mortality rate, but these efforts are now at risk due to recent aid cuts from the US and UK.

25 May, 08:09 — 25 May, 08:09

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Sierra Leone is trying to tackle a teenage pregnancy crisis. US and UK aid cuts put that at risk

The lifetime risk of maternal death in Sierra Leone is one in 52, with this risk believed to be even greater for adolescents.

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Sierra Leone tackles teenage pregnancy crisis amid aid cuts

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