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Screening Before Marriage
The article states that Royal Decree No. 111/2025 makes premarital medical examinations mandatory for every Omani intending to marry, even if the other party is not Omani, whether the marriage contract is concluded inside or outside the Sultanate of Oman. The marriage cannot be contracted unless both parties submit medical certificates. Violations are punishable by imprisonment for 10 days to 6 months, a fine of 100 to 1,000 Omani rials, or either penalty. The article stresses that screening can help identify certain genetic risks and provide counseling. For its impact to take hold, it says, sustained awareness campaigns and partnerships between institutions and families are needed, alongside easier access to the service and evaluation of awareness efforts—so that screening becomes a culture of responsibility, not merely a legal requirement.
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