The Kano State Government has emphasized the importance of strict adherence to health guidelines for prospective couples participating in the ongoing mass marriage programme. The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, made this call while supervising the mandatory medical screening exercise for 3,000 selected beneficiaries.
The health evaluations are being conducted at the Kano State Agency for the Control of AIDS (KSACA) headquarters in Kano. Dr. Yusuf stressed that the medical screening and pre-marital counselling processes are essential prerequisites for ensuring long-term family stability and healthy marital unions.
The comprehensive medical screening includes essential diagnostic tests for HIV, hepatitis, genotype compatibility, sickle cell disease, and syphilis. All female beneficiaries are also undergoing routine pregnancy testing as part of the holistic health protocol.
The Kano State Government is providing the medical tests, laboratory evaluations, and professional counselling sessions completely free of charge. The government has fully funded and supplied all necessary medical consumables required for the extensive health assessment.
Dr. Yusuf reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to promoting public health, curbing the spread of communicable diseases, and strengthening family structures through targeted social welfare initiatives. He commended the management of KSACA for conducting a well-organised and efficiently coordinated screening exercise.
The Commissioner reminded couples that compliance with medical advisories and spiritual guidance from the Kano State Hisbah Board is a mandatory requirement for final qualification in the mass marriage programme. The programme aims to build healthier and more resilient communities across Kano State.
The mass marriage programme is part of the government’s efforts to promote social welfare and family values. The government has urged prospective couples to approach the exercise with seriousness and commitment.
The medical screening exercise is ongoing, with KSACA officials working tirelessly to ensure that all beneficiaries are screened and counselled. The agency has put in place measures to ensure the confidentiality and dignity of all participants.
The Kano State Government has been praised for its efforts to promote public health and family values. The mass marriage programme is expected to strengthen family structures and promote healthy marital unions.
The government has urged all prospective couples to take advantage of the free medical screening and counselling services. The programme is expected to benefit thousands of couples across the state.
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