Cameroon’s twin crises create surge in teen pregnancy

Rachel Tarh is four months pregnant. She is from the English-speaking north-west region of Cameroon, but lives on the outskirts of Douala, the largest city. Along with her family, she was displaced by conflict between separatist rebels and government forces.

what I have done,” said Tarh. The father has refused to take any responsibility, and she’s scared for her future. Rachel’s first visit to the hospital for antenatal care was a week ago. The floods and the rains have made things worse: the roads leading to their neighbourhood are inaccessible. She was only able to afford the journey and the medical care thanks to support from two local non-governmental organisations, the Rahel Randy Foundation and Rural Doctors.Tarh’s story is not unique.

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