How effective is Vmmc?

Voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC)―the removal of all or part of the foreskin of the penis by a trained health-care professional―reduces heterosexual male vulnerability to HIV infection by approximately 60\%. Its effects last a lifetime.

What are 3 benefits of circumcision?

There is some evidence that circumcision has health benefits, including: Less risk of urinary tract infections. A reduced risk of some sexually transmitted diseases in men. Protection against penile cancer and a lower risk of cervical cancer in female sex partners.

How is Vmmc done?

VMMC is the removal of the foreskin to reduce males’ risk of acquiring HIV infection through heterosexual intercourse. VMMC can be performed by surgical procedure or by use of a device (see section on Devices).

How long does it take to heal after circumcision?

Even after the dressing is no longer needed, you should put a dab of petroleum jelly on the penis or on the front of the diaper for 3 to 5 days. This can help avoid discomfort from rubbing and sticking to the diaper. It usually takes between 7 to 10 days for a circumcised penis to heal from the procedure.

Is Vmmc free?

VMMC is cost-effective Male circumcision is a one-off procedure and therefore, unlike ART, has no ongoing costs.

Is there a public health benefit to using VMMC?

VMMC is thought to have a limited public health benefit if introduced among key affected populations such as sex workers, people who inject drugs (sometimes referred to as PWID) and men who have sex with men (sometimes referred to as MSM).

What does VMMC stand for?

Voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) is one of the most powerful and cost-effective HIV prevention tools at hand. Studies from 2006 showed that it reduces a man’s risk of acquiring HIV from a female partner by up to 60 percent, increasing to around 75 percent over time. VMMC is being rolled out…

What are the negative effects of VMMC on men?

VMMC has some negative and offsetting impacts, among which are adverse events from surgery and the risk that men will engage in riskier sexual behavior following surgery. Based on the evidence collected so far, these impacts seem fairly minor relative to VMMC’s positive effects.

What is the progress of VMMC in HIV prevention?

Progress made in VMMC for HIV prevention. In 2014, VMMC was expanded rapidly in the UNAIDS/WHO priority countries, resulting in 3.2 million men being circumcised during that year alone. In 2015 and 2016, the annual figure fell to below 3 million.