Bauchi Assembly to make law on compulsory HIV test before marriage

 The Bauchi State House of Assembly is working on a Bill that will make it mandatory for intending couples to undergo HIV screening.

The sponsor of the Bill, Ilyasu Zwall, representing Lere/Bula Constituency, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Bauchi, that the bill had already gone through First and Second reading.

He said that the bill, when passed, would require intending couples to be tested for HIV in any government recognised hospital “at a time not earlier than one week to the day of the wedding”.

It also made it mandatory for individuals to conduct tests when marrying additional wives.

According to the lawmaker, the enactment of the law is long over-due considering the number of lives being lost as a result of marriages contracted without checking the HIV status of couples.

Posted: at 27-05-2013 06:29 PM (10 years ago) | Hero

It's good though..

Posted: at 27-05-2013 07:04 PM (10 years ago) | Upcoming

Thumbs up, at least something good coming from the north this time,...not Boko na ram all the time

Posted: at 27-05-2013 07:11 PM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac

Hmmmmmmm dats gud cus all dis aboki wey their dick long like horse and dem no dey even take care of demsef b4 dem go marry 10yrs old girl. Make test dem first. Wonderful development.

Posted: at 27-05-2013 07:25 PM (10 years ago) | Addicted Hero

beter

Posted: at 27-05-2013 07:53 PM (10 years ago) | Hero

See wahala oooo   

Posted: at 27-05-2013 08:17 PM (10 years ago) | Hero

GOOD FOR D RAMS,,,,

Posted: at 27-05-2013 09:29 PM (10 years ago) | Hero

wht r u insinuating? Lolzzzz

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Posted: at 27-05-2013 11:50 PM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac

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Posted: at 27-05-2013 11:55 PM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac

It is long overdue….
It should be mandatory to test everyone periodically marriage or no marriage at least every two years or so.
That will even create jobs.

Posted: at 28-05-2013 01:27 AM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac