By Staff Reporter A landmark study in Zimbabwe and Zambia has uncovered alarming pregnancy rates among adolescents living with HIV since birth, exposing urgent gaps in healthcare and social support systems. The research, conducted with 842 adolescents aged 11-19, found that pregnancy incidence reached 6.8 per 100 person-years among those aged 15 and older – a rate significantly higher than regional averages. The findings paint a concerning picture of intersecting challenges. While 92% of babies born to these young mothers tested HIV-negative thanks to effective prevention programs, only 19% of…
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