South Africa: Male Medical Circumcisions On the Rise in Gauteng

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More than 90 000 males underwent male medical circumcision in Gauteng public health facilities during the 2012/13 financial year. These 94 151 circumcision were conducted in 64 sites (41 clinics and 2 hospitals) across the province.

Male Medical circumcision is the full removal of the penis foreskin, fully exposing the head of the penis. Medical Male Circumcision is performed at a Medical facility by a qualified medical professional.

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