During the Adolescent Health Conference in Dar es Salaam, Dr. Seif Shekalaghe, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health, urged stakeholders to intensify efforts to combat teen pregnancy, reduce HIV transmission among adolescents, and promote school retention for young people. The conference aims to enhance youth health initiatives across Africa.

The Orange Farm taxi rank clinic has been established to provide health services specifically for men, particularly taxi drivers, in response to concerns about HIV and TB. This initiative resulted from discussions between the Orange Farm United Taxi Association and the City of Johannesburg.

Coastal youth have been encouraged to enroll in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions to gain marketable skills that improve their employability. This call was made during an event in Changamwe Sub-County, where National Government-Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) bursary cheques worth Sh2.9 million were issued. The emphasis was placed on avoiding indiscipline and substance abuse.

In Kayunga District, teenage pregnancies have become a significant concern, with nearly one in five deliveries at Bbaale Health Centre IV involving girls under 18. Health officials reported that in the past six months, 107 out of 570 mothers who delivered at the facility were below this age. The issue has been exacerbated by allegations of relatives coercing young girls into sexual relationships, which was highlighted during an International Women’s Day event at the health centre.

Meta has introduced Teen Accounts and new parental tools in response to concerns about online risks faced by South African teenagers, with a report indicating that 79% of teens in the country encounter such risks. This initiative coincides with Youth Month, emphasizing the need for safer online environments for young users.

The rollout of lenacapavir in Gauteng has revealed varying levels of readiness among the 360 designated sites, with 133 located in Gauteng. The first week of the program highlighted these differences in preparedness across clinics, according to Health-e News.