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Consent to Sterilisation for People Living with HIV or AIDS
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Consent to Sterilisation for People Living with HIV or AIDS

A woman of 18 years or older can consent on her own to sterilisation. As sterilisation is a medical operation, a girl under 18 must have the consent of her parents or legal guardians before a hospital will agree to the operation.