Health News
2007-08-30
HIV testing
mandated for couples in Saudi Arabia
Couples wanting
to marry in Saudi Arabia will have to undergo HIV and
hepatitis testing starting in 2008. If either partner's tes
Couples wanting
to marry in Saudi Arabia will have to undergo HIV and
hepatitis testing starting in 2008. If either partner's test
yields a positive result but they still want to
marry, the national justice ministry will examine
their case, according to the Independent of South
Africa.
According to
TheBody.com, Saudi Arabia reported 1,285 HIV/ AIDS cases
between 1984 and 2002. (The Advocate)
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