Long-Term Investment for Infants: Keys to a Successful Early Infant Male Circumcision Program for HIV Prevention and Overall Child Health

Glob Health Sci Pract. 2016 Jul 13;4 Suppl 1(Suppl 1):S3-8. doi: 10.9745/GHSP-D-15-00229. Print 2016 Jul.

Abstract

Countries where adult male circumcision has reached high coverage should consider national early infant male circumcision (EIMC) programs where EIMC is feasible and culturally acceptable. Ministries of health that intend to set up a routine offer of EIMC should put systems in place to ensure that its introduction (1) does not compromise adult male circumcision programs, (2) does not weaken routine service delivery platforms, (3) is done safely, and (4) adheres to the rights of the child.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Circumcision, Male / statistics & numerical data*
  • Elective Surgical Procedures / statistics & numerical data
  • Global Health
  • HIV Infections / prevention & control*
  • Health Promotion / statistics & numerical data*
  • Heterosexuality / statistics & numerical data
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Male
  • Risk Reduction Behavior
  • Voluntary Programs / organization & administration*
  • Young Adult