Governing sanitary doctor of Russia Anna Popova spoke in support of the initiative of introducing a compulsory HIV test before marriage. This procedure is currently offered in the Ryazan region.
With the introduction of an integral test for HIV infection table during the all-Russian youth educational forum "Territory of meanings on the Klyazma" asked the representative of the Ryazan medical Institute. Currently in the region on the initiative of the clergy for wedding couples offer to undergo such a test, before going to the Registrar.
"I would support such an initiative, for the following reasons the purpose of creating a family is always the birth of children", - quotes the head of Rospotrebnadzor TASS. Popova told that all couples who wish to have a baby, preferably in addition to undergo genetic tests for hepatitis.
Popov among other things reported that 0.5% of the population of Russia affected by HIV. According to reliable information of the CPS, only in 2014 in the country found 89 177 new cases of infection. From among the 22 regions most susceptible to infection, the leaders are Irkutsk, Samara, Sverdlovsk and Kemerovo region.
Let us add that the HIV tests are available in most domestic settlements. Usually, it can be done anonymously and free of charge. Documents are required, if the patient needs help with the result in his name. The test is carried out only on a voluntary basis, compulsory blood sampling in Russia illegal. An exception is made for patients whose state of health does not allow them to Express their own will, then the decision is made by a medical Board), and for young people under 15 years (decision taking legal representatives).