Govt tables bill allowing contraception for 15-year-olds

The Minister of Health, Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana, speaks during the tabling of a bill governing
healthcare services to lawmakers, on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. The bill seeks, among other things, to revise the age of consent for healthcare services to girls from the age of 15 to enhance accessibility for teenagers and reduce associated health risks. Photo: Courtesy
The Minister of Health, Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana, speaks during the tabling of a bill governing healthcare services to lawmakers, on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. The bill seeks, among other things, to revise the age of consent for healthcare services to girls from the age of 15 to enhance accessibility for teenagers and reduce associated health risks. Photo: Courtesy
Emmanuel Ntirenganya