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Circumcision has been shown in large clinical trials to be effective at reducing the risk of HIV transmission. But devices need to be thoroughly tested for safety before they are used. Photo of a scalpal: Wikimedia user Rickyblax (CC BY-SA 4.0)
ADOLESCENT HEALTH

KZN rolls out controversial circumcision device amid safety concerns

The safety and track record of the CircumQ devices has been questioned

  • Tania Broughton
5 min read
Adolescent girls and young women are blamed and shamed for falling pregnant, which affects how they are treated, the support they get, and the health services they reive
ADOLESCENT GIRLS

Blaming the wrong girl for getting pregnant

Adolescent girls and young women are blamed and shamed for falling pregnant, which affects how they are treated, the support they get, and the health services they reive

  • Zoe Duby
6 min read