Botswana : killing two birds with one stone
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Abstract:
In its effort to reduce HIV spread, Botswana’s Health ministry recently announced plans to circumcise nearly half a million men in five years, making male circumcision an important weapon against HIV and AIDS alongside the condom, abstinence and fidelity in sexual partnerships. Since circumcision is also linked to increased protection against the human papilloma virus, herpes simplex virus, syphilis, and chancroid, male circumcision is like a case of killing two birds with one stone.
Authors:
Sithole, J.
Country:
Botswana
Category:
Policy
End Page:
10
Serial number:
3
ISSN:
[1871-7551]
Journal:
Exchange on HIV/AIDS, sexuality and gender
Keywords:
HIV and AIDS
,
health services
Language:
eng
Organization:
KIT - Royal Tropical Institute
Year:
2009
Region:
Africa South of Sahara
,
Southern Africa
Right:
© 2009 KIT
Subject:
Health and Nutrition
Start Page:
8
Title:
Botswana : killing two birds with one stone