HPV is the virus responsible for causing cervical cancer in women. So the benefits of male circumcision cut across as they offer protection to the female too. So it could be said that MC reduces the chances of getting cervical cancer in the female partner. In infants the procedure reduces urinary tract infections (in infants) so neo-natal MC is also an added advantage. Population Services International is supporting the male circumcision programme in Zimbabwe.<\/p>\n
In Masvingo Province, PSI supports four out of seven districts namely Masvingo, Chivi, Chiredzi and Mwenezi. In the first quarter of 2014, PSI did the procedure on 680 out of a target of 1 500, this was a 45 percent target reached said a report by PSI. In the second quarter 1 500 men went under the knife out of 1 324 males, showing that the target was surpassed.<\/p>\n
The third quarter targeted 3 900 men and the fourth quarter targeted 2 600 men.<\/p>\n
PSI is pleased to announce that not only the target group is able to be attended on the national programme. This group was targeted as they are on the debut of sexual activity at 15 and are on the peak up to 29. Any other males regardless of age are welcome.<\/p>\n