WHO Approves ShangRing, The New 'Minimum Bleeding' Circumcision Device

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'The World Health Organization (WHO) has approved the use of a new male circumcision device, named 'ShangRing.' Reportedly, the disposable device eliminates the need for sutures and involves minimal bleeding.

The device consists of two plastic rings. The rings lock over the foreskin of the male reproductive organ, without requiring suturing. The device is the first of its own kind to be pre-qualified by WHO. Pre-qualification means that the product meets the international standards in terms of safety.

ShangRing can be used for circumcision of boys aged between 13 and 17 years, in addition to the adults. It is believed that the pre-qualification of the device by WHO will ensure its easy accessibility in the regions most affected by HIV, including sub-Saharan Africa. Clinical research data show that circumcision can reduce the occurrence of HIV contraction among men through vaginal intercourse by almost 60 percent.
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WHO is trying to fulfil its target of cicumsicing a minimum of 20.8 million males by the year 2016. The organization is hopeful that with the use of ShangRing, it will be able to achieve its target.'