The cost of inaction: The cost of not realizing the HIV and sexual and reproductive health and rights of young people in Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda

A recent report by UNAIDS highlights the significant economic and social repercussions of failing to address the HIV and sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) of young people in Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda. The analysis focuses on the annual costs associated with adolescent pregnancies, HIV acquisition, and gender-based violence, emphasizing that the lack of investment in these areas adversely affects the lives of young individuals and their communities. By employing a 'cost of inaction' framework, the report aims to quantify the financial implications of inadequate services for those aged 15 to 24, thereby providing a basis for developing effective policies and conducting a comprehensive cost-benefit analysis to bridge these critical gaps.

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