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The KwaZulu-Natal government is circumcising prisoners to reduce the rate of HIV infections. Apparently more than 10,000 circumcisions have been done since the programme started in April and it is well-known that men who are circumcised are less at risk of contracting HIV than those who are not. I think it is a very bold move by government that acknowledges this fact and is trying to do something about HIV in prisons.
Posted by Michael de Broglio on Wednesday 10-Nov-10
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safia said:
on Wednesday 10-Nov-10 02:53 PM
interesting facts , what about those who are HIV positive already , how do they stop them from infecting other prisoners on purpose .
Julie said:
on Wednesday 10-Nov-10 01:22 PM
I'm not sure how I feel about this. First thoughts were, wow, great - ja, go ahead, chop it off....Having prisoners in mind that got life or the rapists etc. Unfortunately we need some form of permission I guess. Does it REALLY decrease the risk of contracting HIV?? Sjoe....
elaine said:
on Wednesday 10-Nov-10 12:56 PM
about time they woke up and started to realize just how bad it is, the only thing i would do different is those in there for rape and sexual abuse should just be neutered altogether
BRIDGET LOOCK said:
on Wednesday 10-Nov-10 12:55 PM
Didn't know that. Strange,... Im sure the prisoners have to consent though.
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