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Coerced contraception? Mec’s controversial approach to teenage pregnancy sparks outrage and concern
The bodily autonomy of young women and girls is under threat as Gauteng health and wellness MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko ...
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Gauteng’s compulsory teen contraception plan runs into storm of opposition
Gauteng Health MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko has unveiled plans to roll out contraceptive implants for schoolgirls to curb rising teen pregnancies. But the plan has sparked a fierce backlash over ...
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Gauteng Health to ask parents permission for Implanon implants to prevent teen pregnancy
Gauteng Health and Wellness MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko said on Thursday that her department will roll out Implanon implants among school-going girls to prevent teenage pregnancies. She emphasised ...
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South Africa: Gauteng MEC Threatens Schoolgirls' Bodily Autonomy With Compulsory Implant
The bodily autonomy of young women and girls is under threat as Gauteng Health and Wellness MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko intends to make the contraceptive Implanon compulsory for learners as long as ...