President Trump criticized certain foreign aid programs, specifically mentioning male circumcision in Mozambique, while public health experts emphasize its role in HIV prevention. The procedure, highlighted as a cost-effective measure in southern and eastern Africa, has been shown to sharply reduce HIV transmission, particularly when performed on men post-puberty. Experts recognize that this medical practice not only benefits individuals but also enhances public health by reducing community-wide HIV spread, exemplifying the evidence from studies linking circumcision rates to lower infections in affected regions.
"The benefits of the procedure are for both [the patient] and their future partners, and ultimately, in a big way, for the community and country to reduce the spread of HIV."
"Voluntary medical male circumcision became a gold standard for HIV prevention in the early 2000s, after three groundbreaking research studies revealed that African countries with higher rates of male circumcision had lower rates of HIV infections."
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