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Teenage Pregnancy Soars in Machakos County Amid COVID-19

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Nyakundi Report

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This archive report was first published on 17 June 2020.

According to recent data, Machakos County has been severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, with a surge in teenage pregnancies.

As of the latest count, over 4,000 cases of teenage pregnancy have been recorded in the county, with Masinga Sub County topping the list at 705 documented cases.

Athi River follows closely with 568 cases, highlighting the need for urgent intervention to address the issue.

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