Monday, December 1, 2025

Male Circumcision at Different Ages in Rwanda: A Cost-Effectiveness Study

Authors: Agnes Binagwaho, Elisabetta Pegurri, Jane Muita, Stefano Bertozzi

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pmed.1000211

Abstract Summary

New research suggests that circumcising newborn boys in Rwanda could be a highly effective and cost-saving long-term strategy for HIV prevention. This approach may offer significant public health benefits by reducing future HIV transmission rates while being economically sustainable for the healthcare system.

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Newborn circumcision in Rwanda proves cost-effective for long-term HIV prevention, offering a practical public health strategy that saves money while reducing infection rates.


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