Making circumcision safer for young men with bleeding disorders: Haemophilia impairs the body's ability to make blood clots causing excessive bleeding. ShutterstockCircumcision is the oldest and most frequent surgical procedure in the world. In some cultures, it marks a clear break from childhood to adulthood. But, reports of young men dying during traditional initiation … [Read more...] about Making circumcision safer for young men with bleeding disorders | The Conversation
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SA News: Botched circumcision claims 10 lives in S. Africa
Botched circumcision claims 10 lives in S. Africa: Botched circumcision has claimed at least 10 lives in South Africa since the start of the winter initiation season began two weeks ago, health authorities confirmed on Sunday. All the deaths were reported in Eastern Cape Province, where most of ... Source: "South Africa" - BingNews Israel seeks to raise profile in Africa … [Read more...] about SA News: Botched circumcision claims 10 lives in S. Africa
Make circumcision safe, says minister
Pretoria – Traditional leaders and health professionals have been called on to work better together to ensure safer circumcision of young men in Gauteng. Health and Social Development MEC, Ntombi Mekgwe, made the call during a ceremony to mark the return of young men from initiation school at the weekend. Mekgwe commended the fact that none of the initiates had experience … [Read more...] about Make circumcision safe, says minister
