The Upper East Region has reported a total of 1,765 cases of pregnancy among girls aged between 10 and 19 years within the first four months of 2026.
According to data provided by the Upper East Regional Adolescent Health Focal Person at the Regional Health Directorate, Ms. Dora Kulariba, the statistics, covering January to April 2026, underscore a concerning trend in adolescent reproductive health throughout the region.
Pregnancy Cases Among Girls Aged 10–14
Of the total cases, 1,744 involved girls aged 15 to 19, while 21 cases were recorded among children aged 10 to 14.
The latter statistic has particularly raised alarm among stakeholders, who describe it as a significant child protection and legal issue.
Under Ghanaian law, any sexual activity involving individuals in this age group is classified as defilement, constituting a criminal offense. Consequently, stakeholders are advocating for more stringent enforcement to ensure that perpetrators are identified and prosecuted.
District-Level Analysis of Cases
An analysis at the district level reveals that Bawku West recorded the highest number of cases, with 281 pregnancies, followed by Pusiga with 205 cases.
Other districts reported the following:
* Bongo District – 157
* Talensi District – 155
* Kassena-Nankana West – 131
* Kassena-Nankana Municipal – 113
* Bawku Municipal – 109
* Bolgatanga Municipal – 105
* Tempane – 103
* Nabdam – 91
* Garu – 84
* Builsa South – 76
* Binduri – 57
* Builsa North – 52
* Bolgatanga East – 25
Source:Wundef media
