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Port Shepstone Hospital offers medical circumcision

The programme is aimed at promoting a healthy lifestyle.

June 13, 2019
South Coast Herald 1 minute read
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Port Shepstone Regional Hospital will hold a male medical circumcision (MMC) at the hospital’s clinical teaching hall on Friday, June 14 from 8am to 4pm.

The programme is aimed at promoting a healthy lifestyle.

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According to the hospital’s PRO, Phumza Morai the hospital has noted with great concern an increase in the number of uncircumcised males presenting with sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

“Research has proven that men who are sexually active and have not been circumcised are at a high risk of contracting HIV and STIs. The male medical circumcision has been proven to improve hygiene and reduce the risk of contracting STIs including HIV,” said Mrs Morai.

Boys that are aged 10 years and below should come with parent/s or guardian/s for consent to the procedure.

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June 13, 2019
South Coast Herald 1 minute read

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Fundiswa Mzobe

Fundiswa Mzobe works as a journalist covering various beats. She started her Caxton career with Ugu Eyethu more than 10 years ago, then went on to work as a digital assistant on the Herald website. She has now progressed to being an out-and-out reporter, with a particular focus on council, crime and political issues. Before that she worked as a radio journalist for a short period of time.
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