Policy On Circumcision And Hiv Prevention

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Kenyan Government Adopts Male Circumcision as a Standard HIV Prevention Strategy

The Kenyan government has issued a new policy to adopt male circumcision as a standard HIV prevention strategy, Kenya's Nation reports. The Policy on Male Circumcision in Kenya 2008 calls for the procedure to be provided to all willing males. The... Read more »

Uganda Begins Drafting National Circumcision Policy, Health Official Says

Uganda's Ministry of Health has started to draft a medical male circumcision policy for HIV prevention, the New Vision/AllAfrica.com reports. "Assessment of the capacity of health units to implement the policy has been conducted," Sam Zaramba,... Read more »

Promoting Male Circumcision as HIV Prevention Method Should Be Done in Culturally Acceptable Ways, Zimbabwe's Health Minister Says

Promoting male circumcision as an HIV prevention method should be done in culturally acceptable ways that minimize stigma associated with the procedure, Zimbabwe Health and Child Welfare Minister David Parirenyatwa said on Monday at the opening of... Read more »

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circumcision (CIRCUMCISION)

Hello Doc,Is it true that an uncircumcized male is at more risk for HIV? If so, why is that?tks...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Before considering cutting off the business end of your meat thermometer, let's discuss this "to circ or not to circ" question!Here's what we know so far. Epidemiological studies suggest rates of HIV infection are lower in... Read more »

foreskin (CIRCUMCISION)

I often hear conflicting reports on the risk of having foreskin. I've heard that foreskin harbors HIV, I've also heard it prevents HIV. My Personal opinion is if having forskin is such a huge risk, why do males who have Hiv/AIDS tend to be...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,I'm not sure I understand your reference to foreskin, HIV risk and HIV/AIDS having a higher prevalence in the gay/bisexual population. Are you assuming gay and bisexual men don't have foreskins? I can assure you many do.What we've... Read more »

You are the only one I listen, I need your opinion (CIRCUMCISION)

your adopted son for 2009 (lol) wink wink i have all the papers ready hehe. My Question is, is it true that if you're circumcised it reduces the risk to catch HIV? I have problems when I have an erection because i'm uncut (not circumcised)...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello Potential Future Son,Circumcision does reduce the risk of HIV transmission; however, not nearly as effectively as using a latex condom. So that must always be your first line of defense against HIV transmission.If you are having foreskin... Read more »

Circumcision and HIV

Hi Doc!I have just read your response to a worried mother who wonders if her 18 year old gay son would be better electing for circumcision to "help prevent HIV transmission".I have never heard of this. Whilst I have fully understood that...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi Guy,Research suggests that certain cells on the inner lining of the foreskin are prime targets for HIV and also that tears and/or abrasions in the foreskin are fairly common and can increase the risk for acquiring HIV. That's the theory... Read more »

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U.S. policies continually undermining AIDS prevent

Posted by bradford

U.S. policies continually undermining AIDS prevention efforts!

I am appauled by the U.S. government and it's policies which have continually been undermining the efforts to control and prevent the further spread of HIV and AIDS.

First, funding cuts... Read more »

Male Circumcision Lowers Risk For HIV

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http://news.independent.co.uk/uk/health_medical/article1217831.ece

Male circumcision 'lowers risk of HIV infection by 60%'
By Jeremy Laurance, Health Editor
Published: 09 August 2006
It used to be called the unkindest cut. But now the head of the one of... Read more »

Legal/Policy Specialist HIV/AIDS in the workplace

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