The Electronic Public Participation Portal “Tawasal” has published the Premarital Medical Examination Regulation for the year 2026.

According to the portal’s website, the amendment to the premarital medical examination regulation comes as part of efforts to strengthen the preventive approach in public health and to limit the spread of certain hereditary diseases, such as thalassemia and sickle cell anemia.

The consultation period on the regulation will run from February 1 to February 19, 2026.

The website stated that the amendment aims to enhance preventive measures to curb the spread of hereditary diseases, including thalassemia and sickle cell anemia, as well as to activate the role of genetic counseling centers due to their importance in disease prevention.