The Executive Director of Camfed Ghana, Fairuza Abdul Rashid Safian, has appealed to the government to give sexual reproductive health (SRH) the attention it deserves to combat social vices in the country.
Speaking at a stakeholders’ dissemination workshop in Accra, Safian emphasized that Ghana has excellent SRH policies and lacks adequate resourcing to disseminate information and implement interventions.
Safian noted that inaccurate information shared among peers and limited access to SRH information exacerbate the challenges. She stressed the need for comprehensive education and awareness programs to address these gaps.
Fairuza Abdul-Rashid Safian expressed concern over the limited access to sexual reproductive health (SRH) information and support services for young people.
She emphasized that misinformation and misguidance are prevalent, leaving youth vulnerable to exploitation and harm. She stressed the importance of accurate information and support services to empower young people to make informed decisions about their health and well-being.
Mr. Archibald Adams, Trend Team Consultant,opined that the survey conducted across five regions uncovered a shocking traditional practice where adolescents use a rope to tie their waist to prevent unwanted pregnancy or abortion.
According to Adams, a woman in the Northern region confessed to using this method as a form of traditional medicine,this alarming practice underscores the dire need for comprehensive reproductive health education and services in the region.
The study’s findings highlight the challenges faced by young people in accessing proper SRH information and services, emphasizing the need for urgent intervention.
Story by Esther Baafi
