Youth Health Market Project “Prevention and Solution of Teenage Pregnancy” Tak Province
On February 20, 2019, the Tak Provincial Public Health Office organized the Youth Health Market Project “Prevention and Solution of Teenage Pregnancy” in Tak Province, with budget support from the Health Promotion Fund Office (HPF) at the Golden Jubilee Hall (2nd floor), Takpittayakom School, Mueang District, Tak Province. The aim was to create a communication trend on teenage pregnancy prevention and to encourage teenagers to demonstrate their knowledge and abilities, as well as to participate in preventing teenage pregnancy.
The event was honored by Mr. Charoenrit Sanguansat, Governor of Tak Province, who opened the Youth Health Market activity. The event included a discussion on “Prevention and Solution of Teenage Pregnancy Problems in Tak Province in the 4.0 Era.”
Exhibition booths provided knowledge and understanding on sexuality, contraception, rights, policies, various practices, and youth-friendly health services. There were channels to request consultation services and access health services from various agencies in different districts of Tak Province and network partners such as Taksin Maharaj Hospital, Mae Sot Hospital, Takpittayakom School, Phadungpanya School, Non-Formal Education in Tak Province, RSA Volunteer Network, Hotline 1663 for unplanned pregnancy consultation, and the Tak Provincial Social Development and Human Security Office, among others. The event was attended by over 500 people and was another activity that encouraged children and teenagers to learn, listen to opinions, participate, and demonstrate their potential regarding teenage pregnancy.
