Nigeria, 08/20 - 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.
According to a source 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, the church`s spokesman said.
"The aim is to help intending couples to make informed decisions because we don`t want anyone to be kept in the dark about their partner," spokesman for the church Rev Akintunde Popoola said.
If they find out their status and still want to go ahead, we cannot object. Instead, we offer them care and support He said the church will not stop people from getting married if they test positive to HIV, the virus that causes Aids.
"The whole point is for couples to know their HIV status before getting married," he said.read more
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