An upcoming law in Sokoto State will mandate potential suitors to add insecticide-treated mosquito nets to the bride price.

The couple will also have to undergo medical test for sickle cell gene and enrol for a state community contributory health scheme to reduce the cost of medical treatment, according to the law.

Sokoto State Health Commissioner, Balarabe Kakale said the law makes it compulsory for couples to undergo HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis B screening.

The state's Ministry of Health is to sponsor a private bill before legislature.

But that will not come until a seminar agrees on the position of the law, Islam, and culture on pre-marital medical tests.

Kakale said the measures were meant to reduce the menace of the diseases in the state. (Sunday Trust)