via Daily Monitor, by Moses Karugaba
In 2005, a randomised controlled trial conducted among uncircumcised men of 18-24 years in South Africa showed that male circumcision reduced the risk of acquiring HIV infection by 60 per cent. Two further studies conducted in Uganda and Kenya showed similar results. These three studies provide new, compelling evidence that male circumcision offers significant protection against acquiring HIV infection. These findings confirm those from previous observational studies and that of a meta-analysis of 28 published studies conducted in 2000.
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In 2005, a randomised controlled trial conducted among uncircumcised men of 18-24 years in South Africa showed that male circumcision reduced the risk of acquiring HIV infection by 60 per cent. Two further studies conducted in Uganda and Kenya showed similar results. These three studies provide new, compelling evidence that male circumcision offers significant protection against acquiring HIV infection. These findings confirm those from previous observational studies and that of a meta-analysis of 28 published studies conducted in 2000. What is Safe Male Circumcision (SMC)? Male circumcision involves the surgical removal of the foreskin, the tissue covering the head of the penis. In adult men, a four to six weeks period is required for the wound to heal fully compared to the one-week period when circumcision is performed for babies.
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