- Clinics in Liberia do not have free birth control.
- Many young women cannot buy this medicine at pharmacies.
- Without birth control, many young women get pregnant early.
- These unintended pregnancies force many girls to leave school.
- Foreign countries now give less money to local clinics.
- Local health centers cannot get enough supplies every month.
- Many young women suffer from serious health problems.
- Advocates want fast help for these young women.
- Free health care is important for girls in Liberia.
Difficult words
- clinic — a place where people get medical helpClinics
- unintended — not planned or not wanted before
- supply — things that people need and usesupplies
- serious — bad or dangerous and needing quick attention
- advocate — a person who speaks to help othersAdvocates
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Discussion questions
- Is free health care important in your country?
- Do you think schools should help young people stay healthy?
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