Bolanle Akanji
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According to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), at least 40% of the 6,300 people who contract AIDS daily are between ages 15-24.
The UNFPA Media Officer, Ms Kori Habib, attributed most deaths among women of reproductive age and at least 20% of maternal deaths to the disease.
``Every hour, 50 young women are newly
infected with HIV; adolescent pregnancy
diminishes the life opportunities of girls
everywhere.
``Every day, 20,000 girls below 18 give birth in developing countries. We must step up HIV prevention and access to sexual and reproductive health services," A UNAID report said.
The UNFPA Media Officer, Ms Kori Habib, attributed most deaths among women of reproductive age and at least 20% of maternal deaths to the disease.
``Every hour, 50 young women are newly
infected with HIV; adolescent pregnancy
diminishes the life opportunities of girls
everywhere.
``Every day, 20,000 girls below 18 give birth in developing countries. We must step up HIV prevention and access to sexual and reproductive health services," A UNAID report said.
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