Over 1,000 undergo male ‘cut’ in US-funded drive

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'Bukoba. A total of 1,158 men in various Lake Victoria islands have been circumcised in the four weeks as part of efforts to curb the spread of HIV in Kagera Region.

The International Centre for Aids Care and Treatment Programmes (ICAP-Tanzania) in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare are conducting a male circumcision drive at two designated government hospitals in the region.

As of June 2010, over 1,000 males aged between 10 and 55 had been circumcised at Rubya and Kagera regional hospitals while 1,158 others were circumcised in the four weeks preceding the official launch of the male circumcision campaign on Saturday.

The campaign is being supported by the American people through the US President’s Emergency Plan for Aids Relief (Pepfar).'

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US President’s Emergency Plan for Aids Relief (Male Circumcision)

'PEPFAR recognizes that medical male circumcision can be an important part of HIV prevention programs. At the same time, it is important that male circumcision be safely provided and that it be integrated into, and not substituted for, a comprehensive HIV/AIDS prevention program. Given the possible misperception that circumcision eliminates HIV transmission risk, MC efforts must reinforce the ABC approach Abstain, Be faithful and correct and consistent use of Condoms and must be linked to voluntary HIV counseling and testing, as well as screening and treatment of sexually transmitted infections (STI).'