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MMC OVERVIEW. 02 March 2011 DR SANDILE TSHABALALA MANAGER: MMC & TM PROGRAMME. BACKGROUND. His Majesty the King of the Zulus announced during uMkhosi woKweshwama that he is reviving the circumcision practice as an endeavor to strengthen the HIV prevention.
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MMC OVERVIEW 02 March 2011 DR SANDILE TSHABALALA MANAGER: MMC & TM PROGRAMME
BACKGROUND • His Majesty the King of the Zulus announced during uMkhosi woKweshwama that he is reviving the circumcision practice as an endeavor to strengthen the HIV prevention. • The Department of Health has integrated MMC as one of the strategies to strengthen HIV prevention in the province.
PROVINCIAL ROLL OUT (DEPARTMENT) • Medical MC • Forceps guided method • Tara klamp
CHALLENGES Shortage of staff Reluctance of participation at facilities Shortage of resources RECOMMENDATIONS Urgent creation of posts for the district roving teams Facilities to mobilize the programme Provision of resources at district level CHALLENGES & RECOMMENDATIONS