Mandatory premarital genetic screening

As of the 1st of January 2025, premarital genetic screening is a mandatory requirement in the United Arab Emirates. What is your view on this? Could it work in South Africa?

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Christian Hendriksz
Christian Hendriksz
1 year ago

What a loaded topic to start off with. I will be provocative and just answer NO!

Lisa Mertens
Lisa Mertens
1 year ago

There are very distinct reasons why it makes sense in the context of the native UAE population. 😉 Those factors do not exist to the same extent in South Africa. That said, there are of course circumstances for South African couples, where a parental risk assessment can be very beneficial.

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