Lempira reports 189 pregnancies in girls aged 10-14 in first half of 2026

Regional health authorities in Lempira, Honduras, report 189 pregnancies among girls aged 10-14 in the first six months of 2026, a figure indicating a serious public health and child protection crisis. The data, provided by the regional health director, underscores the prevalence of child sexual abuse and inadequate reproductive health services. The situation highlights systemic failures in child protection and access to healthcare in the region.