Radda made the advocacy during the launch of the distribution of free sickle cell and anti-malarial drugs in Katsina on Monday. According to her, the tests are very important to control the high risk of having innocent children with Sickle Cell Disease.
She said that the HIV/AIDS test could also assist in preventing the mistake of getting married to a carrier partner.
Radda said: “I call on the traditional and religious leaders, parents and others responsible for conducting marriages to comply with the state marriage law.
