Zim records surge in contraceptive uptake

ZIMBABWE has recorded the highest uptake of contraceptives, with teenagers aged between 10-19 years being the most prevalent users, a report has revealed.

According to a National Assessment on Adolescent Pregnancies in Zimbabwe report by the Health ministry in conjunction with Unicef and Unesco, Zimbabwe is the third highest in the uptake of contraceptives at 50,7%.

The prevalence of contraceptive use was highest in southern Africa (52,3%) and lowest in West Africa (5,4%).

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