Saturday, August 18, 2007

HIV test Before Nigerian Marriage

Couples must first take an HIV test before they will be allowed to marry, the Anglican Church in Nigeria says. The church says the move is to help parishioners make "informed choices" when choosing marriage partners. The BBC News website learned that many Christian churches in Nigeria impose similar tests on their members as a condition for marriage.The policy is being implemented in all Anglican dioceses across Nigeria, according to the church's spokesman.

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