Patricia Kaliati, Malawi's minister of Gender, Women and Children Development
The Malawi government will soon draft a law that will outlaw polygamy, reports Africa News. Minister of Gender, Women and Children Development Patricia Kaliati said the move intends to help stop growing rates in HIV and AIDS cases.
The minister said those that currently have more than three wives will be barred from marrying anyone more, and that the law will not be altered by religious or any other factors.
“Violations of this law will attract a penalty of five years without an option of a fine. We want to reduce cases of HIV infection in the country,” she said.
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What do you think? Is this a wise move considering the challenges Malawi faces in terms of HIV infection? Or do you think that outlawing polygamy is taking HIV prevention measures too far, and this African custom should be left alone?
