The Kano State Hisbah Board has announced that it will begin medical screening for 3,000 prospective couples ahead of its planned mass wedding programme.
Speaking on Sunday, the board’s Deputy Commander General, Sheikh Mujahedeen Aminudeen, said the exercise is scheduled to commence on Monday across 24 local government areas of the state.
According to Aminudeen, the screening will involve 1,500 men and 1,500 women who have registered for the programme. The tests are designed to assess their eligibility and ensure they meet the health requirements for marriage.
The exercise is being conducted in partnership with the Kano State Ministry of Health and the State Agency for the Control of AIDS. Participants will be screened for HIV/AIDS, hepatitis B, genotype compatibility, drug use, and other sexually transmitted infections.
Aminudeen said all registered applicants have been directed to report to Hisbah offices in their respective local government areas for the screening process. He warned that anyone who fails to participate will be disqualified from the programme.
He further explained that only candidates who successfully complete and pass the medical screening will be eligible to take part in the mass wedding.
The Kano State Government revived the mass wedding initiative under the administration of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf as part of efforts to address social challenges, including prostitution, and to support young people whose families may be unable to bear the financial burden of marriage.
