Circumcise males to reduce HIV - UN

Heterosexual men should undergo circumcision because of “compelling” evidence that it can reduce their chances of contracting HIV by up to 60%, according to UN health agencies.

Circumcise males to reduce HIV - UN

Heterosexual men should undergo circumcision because of “compelling” evidence that it can reduce their chances of contracting HIV by up to 60%, according to UN health agencies.

However, World Health Organisation and UNAids experts in Geneva said men must be aware that circumcision is only partial protection against the virus and must be used with other measures.

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