This analysis shows that male circumcision has a strong protective affect against HIV infection. These findings adequately represent the situation in sub-Saharan Africa. The pooled RR estimates (crude ...

Medically reviewed by Jamin Brahmbhatt, MD Key Takeaways Circumcision is the surgical removal of the foreskin of the ...

According to the World Health Organisation, research shows that circumcising newborn boys has more health benefits than risks, and these benefits are strong enough to support making the procedure ...

Increasing the number of men who undergo circumcision and increasing the rates at which women with HIV are given antiretroviral therapy (ART) were associated with significant declines in the number of ...

A six month old baby boy died from an infection a week after undergoing a circumcision. Mohamed Adbidsamed began showing symptoms he was unwell around three to four days following the procedure on ...