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"Negri next to test couples for HIV"
The
Star (www.thestar.com.my)
(01/12/06)
JELEBU: Negri Sembilan is set to join other states in making HIV-testing
compulsory for Muslim couples before marriage.
State Deputy Health, Science, Technology and Innovation Committee chairman
Datuk Roslan Mohd Yusof said that a proposal would be submitted to the four
undang and Yang di-Pertuan Besar next month.
If approved, he said that the compulsory testing would begin next year.
“We want to reduce the HIV/AIDS infection rate,” he said yesterday after
opening the state-level World AIDS Day celebration on behalf of chairman
Datuk Yu Chok Tow.
He said those with HIV-positive partners would be advised on the treatment
available as well as given counselling.
“Some are still willing to get married because of love,” he said.
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