The Kebbi State House of Assembly has passed the Pre-Marital Medical Examination Bill 2025, making medical screening mandatory for all intending couples in the state.
The bill, presented by the House Committee on Health, was passed after undergoing the first, second, and third readings and was formally adopted by Speaker Muhammad Usman.
Under the new law, prospective couples are required to undergo medical tests, including genotype and blood group screening at recognised health facilities, no later than three months and two weeks before their wedding.