Over 1.2 Million Males Circumcised
Over 1.2 million males have been circumcised since the introduction of the Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC) campaign in 2007.
Speaking during the Launch of Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC) campaign in Lusaka today, Health Deputy Minister Dr. Chitalu Chilufya says Zambia has set itself a target to circumcise 80% of HIV-negative uncircumcised men which will prevent approximately 340,000 new HIV infections.
Dr. Chilufya says the 80% target is achievable with concerted effort, community and individual participation.
He adds that achieving this target and thereby contributing to the achievement of zero HIV infections would change the landscape of the country in all spheres.
Dr. Chilufya states that if the country is to effectively reduce the incidence of HIV,there is need for everyone to actively contribute to ensuring that Zambia achieves universal coverage of male circumcision.
Speaking earlier, Lusaka Provincial Medical Officer, Dr. Kennedy Malama says Zambia still has a high HIV/AIDS prevalence though the rate had in recent times significantly dropped.
He says campaigns such as the Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision will help reduce the incidence further.
Dr. Malama says there is need for concerted efforts in employing comprehensive strategies to encourage circumcision.
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on April 1, 2016. Filed under HEALTH.
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prepex
April 1, 2016 at 9:12 am
in addition to that, kindly introduce the PREPEX method of circumcision. it is painless and bloodless without any sattire. the result is a smooth penis without stitches and scarring. no injections involved. 80% of men will be cut in less than 10 days
New Educated Zambia©√
April 1, 2016 at 9:42 am
Very foolish can we be told the current hiv infection rate from time pf took over to now
New Educated Zambia©√
April 1, 2016 at 10:26 am
Can some one circumcise lungus head limbi it will open his brain and alatampa ukutontonkanya
Shi Mwana
April 1, 2016 at 12:02 pm
Bane bonse natutwaale imizompiki batu kuubule inkuubwa