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Circumcision against AIDS

L e Swaziland, a small southern African kingdom surrounded by South Africa and Mozambique is one of the countries most affected by the AIDS pandemic. Its prevalence in adults is highest in the world with 26.1%, which is why he also holds the life expectancy of the lowest at 31.88 years (2009) and the mortality rate highest infant: 68.63 per thousand.

In an attempt to halt the steep slope on which the country finds itself - it is one of the few in the world to see its population decrease - the authorities have decided to implement a prevention campaign to original slow new infections. This is circumcised HIV negative men aged 15 to 49 years. The aim is to carry nearly 160 000 people in one year.

very serious studies have shown that circumcision " divided by at least two risk for men of contracting the AIDS virus . This is explained by the higher number of packed cells in the foreskin from the penis is known, making the membrane more permeable.

The project coordinator, Mr. Nqeketo explains: "If we prevent new infections due to these interventions, we should quickly see the situation change the face of AIDS . This project is funded to the tune of $ 15 million by the Development Assistance Agency of the United States (USAID).

Read this information, we wondered at first if the thing is serious. We remain incredulous. What, it took more than a quarter of a century to realize that circumcision can be a barrier to the spread of this scourge? At the same time, why not try? And for once it's assistance to Africa that the swindlers of all stripes can not turn away.

In counterpoint to this information, we learn that Germany is the prey of a huge scandal. Several drug wholesalers have mounted a massive scam on HIV drugs for Africa - where they were to be sold at reduced prices - which have been reinvested at high prices in the German circuit! Trafficking involve tens of millions of euros and would have generated huge profits. Everything was discovered in August 2009 after a patient is found to be in possession of a drug-free packaging. The investigation showed that the box and instructions had been falsified.