Meghalaya Mulls Mandatory Pre-Marital HIV/AIDS Testing Amid Rising Cases
The Meghalaya government is considering mandatory HIV/AIDS testing before marriage in response to escalating cases, ranking sixth nationally in prevalence. Health Minister Ampareen Lyngdoh revealed urgent plans to draft a comprehensive policy, focusing on improving testing and treatment systems across the state while developing region-specific strategies.
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The Meghalaya government is contemplating a decisive move to mandate HIV/AIDS testing before marriage. This initiative, announced by Health Minister Ampareen Lyngdoh, comes in light of the state's position as the sixth-highest in India for HIV/AIDS prevalence.
The Health Minister noted that the northeastern region faces a high HIV/AIDS burden, necessitating urgent intervention. Inspired by Goa's legal framework on compulsory testing, Meghalaya aims to implement similar measures for societal benefit.
Lyngdoh emphasized the need for stringent action during a meeting led by Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong. Attendees discussed formulating a state-wide HIV/AIDS policy. Efforts will soon extend to other regions, involving collaborations with bureaucrats and health professionals to tailor strategies according to local challenges.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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