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The KwaZulu-Natal health department has rejected the Treatment Action Campaign’s concerns over a device used to perform male circumcisions.
NOSIHLE SHELEMBE

TAC voices Tara KLamp circumcision concerns

The KwaZulu-Natal health department has rejected the Treatment Action Campaign’s concerns over a device used to perform male circumcisions.

  • Nosihle Shelembe
3 min read
The PrePex allows non-surgical circumcision procedures that can be performed by nurses.
MALE CIRCUMCISION

Circumcision: New devices can boost ‘snip’ rates

PrePex, with which nurses can perform bloodless circumcisions without the supervision of a doctor, should be vetted by the WHO early next year.

  • Mia Malan
6 min read
The well-connected Mr KLamp
BILLY MASETLHA

The well-connected Mr KLamp

The Zambian fugitive behind a dubious circumcision project in KZN has friends in high places in SA, including a president, a king and an ex-spy boss.

  • Lionel Faull
  • Sam Sole Author
  • Sam Sole
8 min read
Too many faults with NHI proposal
AARON MOTSOALEDI

Confusion over the future of Tara KLamp

Contradictory statements issued by department of health officials about the controversial Tara KLamp, leaves many scratching their heads.

  • Lionel Faull
3 min read
LIONEL FAULL

Tender details get the KLamp

The KZN health department’s awarding of a tender for the supply of the Tara KLamp, has been obscured by a cloud of mystery.

  • Lionel Faull
2 min read
LIONEL FAULL

Close to the cutting edge

Doctors are concerned that the government is using a circumcision device, the Tara KLamp, that has not been approved by the World Health Organisation.

  • Lionel Faull
6 min read