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Why couples should undergo medical screening before "I do"

Screening helps couples spot fertility issues, inherited risks, and challenges early.Couples unknowingly pass on preventable genetic and medical conditions to their children.

Beatrice Mwange has endured years of silent pain and emotional turmoil over her inability to conceive. The 32-year-old woman from Mbale in Vihiga County has gradually withdrawn from friends, church activities and family gatherings.

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