Examples of efforts to enhance uptake among adult men will be included in upcoming WHO guidance on VMMC
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HIV infections reduced by 30% in study
Providing door-to-door HIV testing and linkages to HIV treatment and prevention substantially reduced new HIV infections
VMMC at CROI 2019
The impact of antiretroviral treatment and VMMC on HIV incidence in Western Kenya was examined at the 4-7 March conference.
VMMC protects women against STIs
A systematic review provides evidence that VMMC is a powerful tool to reduce women’s risk of cervical cancer and several sexually transmitted infections
Study calls for focus on men's health
VMMC and an annual HIV test are the only regular health services recommended for men in Malawi, while women are advised to visit clinics dozens of times a year