For the first time in AdenMarriage contract for HIV-infected case [Archives:2003/645/Local News]

Mohammed bin Sallam
Marriage contracts for HIV-infected cases were made last week for the first time in Aden.
Hassan, 34 who has been infected with HIV got married to Maram, 21, who also has been infected by the same virus.
Mrs. Maram was infected by HIV through her former husband, who was an AIDS patient.
Both Hassan and Maram got married through the help of the national program for fighting AIDS in an attempt to immunize people against the spread of this disease particularly for HIV-infected cases.
The marriage ceremony for the mentioned couple was fixed and contacts with bride's relatives were also made. The ceremony was held in Aden City and the 'just married' couple spent their honeymoon in Sana'a.
The newlyweds have been submitted to an extensive awareness campaign launched by the national program for fighting AIDS. They were later informed about dangers of HIV infections.
The official Saba News Agency said last Sunday that the couple has shown an interest in raising their own awareness about AIDS and that of other citizens and fully realized the role played by the national program for fighting AIDS.
The drug given by the national program for fighting AIDS to infected people reduces HIV virus multiplicity and helps patience live a longer life.
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