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How do you circumcise a nation? The Rwandan case study.

Vincent Mutabazi1, Jamie I Forrest2, Nathan Ford3

  • 1Ministry of Health, Republic of Rwanda, Rwanda Biomedical Centre-Medical Research Centre, PO Box 2717, Kigali, Rwanda. mutabazivincent@gmail.com.

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|January 22, 2015
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Voluntary medical male circumcision significantly lowers HIV risk. Rwanda

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Infectious Disease Prevention
  • Global Health Security

Background:

  • Voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) is a proven HIV prevention strategy.
  • Scaling up VMMC is crucial in high HIV prevalence, low circumcision rate countries.
  • Rwanda is a priority country facing challenges in VMMC program expansion.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To discuss innovative approaches for scaling up VMMC in Rwanda.
  • To identify and address barriers hindering VMMC program implementation.
  • To highlight strategies for successful VMMC scale-up in resource-limited settings.

Main Methods:

  • Review of VMMC scale-up strategies implemented in Rwanda.
  • Analysis of procedural simplifications and infrastructure adaptations.

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  • Examination of community engagement and resource mobilization efforts.

    • Main Results:

    • Simplifying surgical procedures enhances VMMC feasibility.
    • Addressing healthcare infrastructure limitations is vital for program success.
    • Community engagement, involving both men and women, boosts uptake and acceptance.

    Conclusions:

    • Rwanda's experience demonstrates successful VMMC scale-up through adaptive strategies.
    • Overcoming barriers requires procedural innovation, infrastructure development, and community involvement.
    • These approaches offer optimism for achieving an AIDS-free generation in similar settings.