The Eastern Cape Department of Health is reporting encouraging progress in the fight against teenage pregnancy, with new data showing a steady decline in both child and adolescent births across the province. Figures from the 2025/26 financial year reveal a significant drop in births among girls aged 10 to 14, with numbers falling well below targets in the final quarter. There’s also been a gradual but consistent decline among teenagers aged 15 to 19,  pointing to progress, but also highlighting the need for sustained efforts. So what’s driving this change? And how are initiatives like Youth Zones, improved access to reproductive health services, and stronger collaboration between government and communities shaping these outcomes? We unpack this conversation and what it means for young people, public health, and the broader fight against gender-based violence. We are joined by Camagwini Mavovana who is the Eastern Cape Department of Health's Spokesperson