Lawmakers kick against birth control for 15-year-old girls Lawmakers in Uganda have dismissed a government proposal to grant 15-year-old girls access to birth control pills in an effort to combat high levels of teenage pregnancy.Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa strongly opposed the idea, describing it as "devilish" and claiming it would only encourage the "defilement" of young girls.READ ALSO: Studies show that newborns develop language skills within hours of birthA senior health ministry official argued that the stigma surrounding young people using contraceptives should be eradicated.A survey states that nearly a quarter...