AIDS experts call for mass circumcision in South Africa

AIDS experts have called for a mass circumcision programme in South Africa, condemning a “deafening silence” from policy makers since studies revealed it sharply cut infection rates.

As scientists this week questioned a lack of movement on using male circumcision as a preventative method, delegates at South Africa’s national Aids conference called for the rollout of a mass programme of circumcision.

Earlier this year, the World Health Organisation recommended the procedure after three studies in Africa showed it reduced chances of contracting HIV by up to 60%.