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Should pre-marital sickle cell testing be mandatory?

Focus on Africa

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Some in Nigeria are calling for mandatory sickle cell testing before marriage. The health commissioner in Sokoto State, Dr. Balarabe Kakale, says they would back such a law if there was widespread support. He puts his argument to Bola Mosuro. (Picture: A sickle cell test in action. Credit: Getty Images)

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