Male circumcision reduces the risk of HIV by up to 60%, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In the past year, 20,358 Namibians were circumcised, according to the UN.
A 2023 estimate shows that 64% of boys and men between the ages of 15 to 24 have been circumcised, moving towards the target of 90% by 2028.
“Innovative strategies tailored to local contexts have been…