Tag: Vasectomy

Zimbabwean Men Shun Vasectomy

Michael Gwarisa

By Michael Gwarisa Uptake of Vasectomy as a contraceptive, and Family Planning method remains depressed among Zimbabwean men, HealthTimes has learnt. A vasectomy (male sterilisation), is a surgical procedure to cut or seal the tubes that carry a man’s sperm to permanently prevent pregnancy. Speaking during an event to mark the renewal of contracts for Zimbabwe Family Planning Council (ZNFPC) brand Ambassador and Male Motivator, ZNFPC Executive Director, Mr Farai Machinga said more females were now taking up Tubal Ligation (a surgical procedure for female sterilization which involves severing and…

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Vasectomy At 1% In Zim

Healthtimes

UPTAKE of vasectomy, which is a surgical procedure for male sterilization or permanent contraception is currently very low in Zimbabwe owing to deep rooted cultural beliefs, fear,  amongst a host of other factors, a top health official has said. By Michael Gwarisa In an interview with HealthTimes, Director family health in the ministry of health and child care (MoHCC), Dr Bernard Madzima said uptake of the service was till very low but efforts were underway to ensure men get informed and educated about the issue so as to increase awareness and…

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