KANO GOV PASSES PREMARITAL HEALTH SCREENING BILL INTO LAW
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Earlier today, I had the pleasure of assenting to the Kano State Premarital Health Screening Law, which mandates premarital health screening for all prospective couples.
By this action, no wedding will be permitted in Kano without the presentation of a health screening certificate for Genotype, Hepatitis B and C, HIV/AIDS, and other related illnesses.
This law was deemed necessary to prevent pre and post maternal mortality, and to reduce the likelihood of children being born with underlying health issues such as Sickle Cell Anemia, HIV/AIDS, and Hepatitis.
The law also strongly prohibits any discrimination or stigmatization against individuals living with HIV/AIDS, Sickle Cell Anemia, Hepatitis, and related conditions.
I commend the Kano State House of Assembly, and other stakeholders for this well-thought Law. – AKY
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