The National Syndemic Disease Control Council (NSDCC), led by Dr. Fridah Muinde and Douglas Bosire, joined Senator Mumma to sensitize Matili Friends and Chebukwabi Secondary Schools students on life skills education. In 2023, 38% (1,099) of all recorded sexual and gender-based violence cases in Bungoma County involved adolescents aged 10-17 years. This alarming statistic highlights the urgent need for targeted and deliberate action.
Senator Mumma is advocating for the implementation of localized solutions to address the triple threat of new HIV infections, unintended pregnancies, and sexual and gender-based violence among adolescents. She emphasized the necessity for the country to harmonize legal and policy frameworks that promote adolescent health while also addressing significant knowledge gaps in this area.
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