She believes that this step will help prevent the transmission of infectious diseases between spouses. This is especially relevant in relation to migration issues.
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“We observe cases where young people get infected, for example, while in Moscow. Parents, knowing about their children's illness, do not warn the bride, and as a result, the infection is transmitted,” she noted.
Some social media users supported this proposal but expressed doubts about the healthcare system's readiness for its implementation. Others suggested that it would be better to make the medical examination voluntary.
24.kg decided to find out the opinion of its audience.
Do you undergo a medical examination before marriage?
Yes
No
I undergo a medical examination once a year
What should the medical examination be like?
Mandatory
Voluntary
As an example, Nurzhamal Torobekova cited the practice of neighboring Uzbekistan, where all couples under 50 years old are required to undergo a medical examination before marriage registration. Without this condition, documents will not be accepted at the registry office. The procedure is free of charge.
The examination includes:
- general blood test, glucose level, HIV and syphilis tests;
- ultrasound, ECG, fluorography;
- examinations by a cardiologist, endocrinologist, rheumatologist, gynecologist (for women), and urologist (for men);
- visits to specialized dispensaries: psychoneurological, narcological, dermatovenereological, and tuberculosis.
A certificate of the medical examination is valid for three months: if the documents are not submitted to the registry office within this period, the examination will need to be repeated.
Previously, ideas were also discussed in Kyrgyzstan about couples undergoing genetic testing before having children, which is related to the increasing number of cases of childhood disabilities. The government plans to open specialized screening centers in all regions of the country.
