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New National Family Policy Targets Teen Pregnancy Crisis

2/11/2026

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The government plans a National Family Policy and Action Plan to address out-of-wedlock teenage pregnancies, totaling 21,114 from 2019 to 2024.
Nancy Shukri, Minister of Women, Family and Community Development, says the initiatives include stronger reproductive health education and community support.
The Reproductive and Social Health Education Policy will raise awareness and build safe reproductive health skills.
The ministry will support teens through KafeTEEN Youth Centres with guidance and education.

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The government plans a National Family Policy and Action Plan to address out-of-wedlock teenage pregnancies, totaling 21,114 from 2019 to 2024.
Nancy Shukri, Minister of Women, Family and Community Development, says the initiatives include stronger reproductive health education and community support.
The Reproductive and Social Health Education Policy will raise awareness and build safe reproductive health skills.
The ministry will support teens through KafeTEEN Youth Centres with guidance and education.