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Tanzania male MPs face circumcision call to stop HIV spread

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Man undergoing circumcision (file photo) Men in several African countries have been encouraged to undergo circumcision to reduce their risk of getting HIV

A female MP in Tanzania has called for checks to determine whether or not her male colleagues have undergone circumcision – a procedure known to reduce the risk of HIV transmission.

Jackline Ngonyani said any MPs found not to have been circumcised should be required to undergo the procedure.

Her suggestion divided opinion among her colleagues.  Read More

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