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Frightening effect of child marriage in Jumla: 860 young girls got pregnant last year
August 17, 2021 12:44 pm
JUMLA, August 17: The situation of child marriage in Jumla is alarming, according to the District Public Health Office (DPHO). Although there are no statistical records on child marriage, the situation of girls under the age of 20 who come to health facilities for pregnancy test is disturbing.
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