Why Health Ministry must retrace its steps in making policies

Over a couple of years now, the Ministry of Health has shown incredible support for young people as they navigate through their lives and grapple with sexual and reproductive health. issues. A close reading of the national guidelines for the provision of adolescent youth-friendly (YFS) in Kenya confirms this claim. The ministry through this guide acknowledges that the provision of reproductive health services to young people is rather sensitive as a result of traditional and cultural orientation. A section of society fears that the provision of such services may encourage sexual activity among young people. This fear according to the Ministry's guidelines has been addressed through research and found to be untrue/ unfounded.