Speaking to the media this past Friday, former Generations actor, Melusi Yeni urged men who have yet to get circumcized to consider getting the procedure done.
After his procedure @MelusiYeni calls on all men to go for #MedicalMaleCircumcision “for our nation, our communities…” #KZN1Million pic.twitter.com/vcb4Aast95
— USAID Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision Project (@VMMCSouthAfrica) May 25, 2018
Our 1 Millionth Man getting circumcised in #KZN @MelusiYeni with Sivananda Clinic staff @USAID_SAfrica #PEPFARSavesLives #KZN1Million pic.twitter.com/BaQOkJ2k72
— USAID Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision Project (@VMMCSouthAfrica) May 25, 2018
Dr Dhlomo after circumcising @MelusiYeni: He is doing well and is setting a great example #PEPFAR15 @USAID_SAfrica #KZN1Million @HealthZA pic.twitter.com/i1zKqkqHNK
— USAID Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision Project (@VMMCSouthAfrica) May 25, 2018
This is part of a USAID Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision Project in which Yeni was reportedly the millionth man to get medically circumcised as part of the program.
After his #MedicalMaleCircumcision @MelusiYeni speaks about the health benefits of #VMMC #KZN1Million pic.twitter.com/LYx4XwbKCn
— USAID Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision Project (@VMMCSouthAfrica) May 25, 2018
This morning @MelusiYeni represents the millionth man circumcised in KwaZulu-Natal as part of @HealthZA #HIVPrevention program #KZN1Million pic.twitter.com/SPxavoshVs
— USAID Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision Project (@VMMCSouthAfrica) May 25, 2018
The aim of the drive is to promote the practice for its various health benefits. Chief among which are reducing the spread of HIV and AIDS.
“On behalf of the U.S. Mission to South Africa, I commend your commitment to provide the highest quality VMMC services to reduce HIV transmission in KZN and South Africa.” – U.S. Consul General Sykes #KZN1Million @VMMCSouthAfrica pic.twitter.com/KW46YyePvq
— US Embassy SA (@USEmbassySA) May 25, 2018
Yeni has also been keeping fans updated on his journey and progress via social media.
Day 2 after my #MedicalMaleCircumcision: Feeling great and went to clinic for follow-up to remove bandage and check on wound #KZN1Million pic.twitter.com/pP3o5y8FQd
— Melusi Yeni (@MelusiYeni) May 27, 2018
This is an on-going drive, urging men across the nation to do the same if they have not yet.
Woza, ndoda! We’re celebrating KZN reaching almost a million circumcised men! Woza sizohlanga noMelusi Yeni – uPhenyo wakuGenerations. Join us at Qadi Sports Ground on Friday, 25 May from 9.30 a.m and get your own quick, safe and free circumcision. #KZN1Million pic.twitter.com/LWkd6Lybq6
— Brothers For Life (@BrothersSA) May 24, 2018
For more information, contact Brothers For Life on their website, or on +27 12 366 9300 in order to gain access to the safe and free medical male circumcision services that are offered at various clinics and selected private GPs across South Africa. Or, you can SMS your name to 30869 today to book your circumcision.
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Main image credit: witter.com/VMMCSouthAfrica
