Adolescent Pregnancy
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3 stories in #adolescent-pregnancy
Clear filtersCongress Moves to Repeal Teen Pregnancy Prevention Law
Congress President Tomás Zambrano said lawmakers will move to repeal the Law on Comprehensive Sex Education and Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention, which was vetoed by former President Xiomara Castro in 2023 but was published in the Official Gazette in January 2026 without the required legislative ratification.
El HeraldoRead in EnglishLeer en EspañolPublished on Honduras Daily · Oct 27, 2026#congress-vote#sex-education#adolescent-pregnancyHospital Escuela Treats 140–170 Teen Pregnancies a Month
Honduras's Hospital Escuela reports treating 140 to 170 pregnant adolescents each month, about 70% from Tegucigalpa, prompting health officials to call for stronger prevention, sexual education, and support programs.
HCHLeer en EspañolPublished on Honduras Daily · Aug 3, 2026#adolescent-pregnancy#child-health#sexual-educationEmergency Contraception Still Out of Reach in Rural Honduras
A forum on emergency contraception in Honduras found that despite a decree mandating free access in public facilities without a prescription, rural women face significant barriers, pharmacies inconsistently stock the pill, and awareness campaigns remain insufficient.
Criterio.hnRead in EnglishLeer en EspañolPublished on Honduras Daily · Jun 12, 2026#reproductive-health#emergency-contraception#sexual-rights