South Africa sets up youth-friendly zones in healthcare institutions to address teenage pregnancy


JOHANNESBURG, June 29 (Xinhua) -- South Africa's Department of Health said Thursday that more than 1,000 youth-friendly zones have been set up in the country's healthcare institutions to promote knowledge of reproductive rights and address underage pregnancies.

"We've established youth-friendly zones dedicated to serving young people. We always try to raise awareness about sexual reproductive matters and the prevention of teenage pregnancy," said Foster Mohale, the department's spokesperson.

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