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By Winfred Ongom, White Ribbon Alliance Uganda Even though it has always been said that young people are the future of society, it is important to note that we are very much present. We are ready to thrive and become productive adults. Unfortunately, many adolescents and young people are robbed of their potential. We still face a high risk of unplanned pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections, teenage pregnancy, early child bearing, unsafe abortions, and dropping out of school. As a nutritionist intern with Lira Regional Referral Hospital four years ago, I saw how many young people are slipping through the cracks of health care in Uganda. Teenage moms were admitted straight to the floor because there were no beds. Some could not even afford cups and plates. Teen moms were not always comfortable with midwives as old as their mothers giving them services and they had to face health workers who were not youth friendly. Seeing these problems started me on my journey in advocacy fo

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