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Richard G. Wamai

2011

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Male Circumcision For Hiv Prevention: Current Evidence And Implementation In Sub-Saharan Africa, Richard G. Wamai, Brian J. Morris, Stefan A. Bailis, David Sokal, Jeffrey D. Klausner, Ross Appleton, Nelson Sewankambo, David A. Cooper, John Bongaarts, Guy De Bruyn, Alex D. Wodak, Joya Banerjee Dec 2011

Male Circumcision For Hiv Prevention: Current Evidence And Implementation In Sub-Saharan Africa, Richard G. Wamai, Brian J. Morris, Stefan A. Bailis, David Sokal, Jeffrey D. Klausner, Ross Appleton, Nelson Sewankambo, David A. Cooper, John Bongaarts, Guy De Bruyn, Alex D. Wodak, Joya Banerjee

Richard G. Wamai

Heterosexual exposure accounts for most HIV transmission in sub-Saharan Africa, and this mode, as a proportion of new infections, is escalating globally. The scientific evidence accumulated over more than 20 years shows that among the strategies advocated during this period for HIV prevention, male circumcision is one of, if not, the most efficacious epidemiologically, as well as cost-wise. Despite this, and recommendation of the procedure by global policy makers, national implementation has been slow. Additionally, some are not convinced of the protective effect of male circumcision and there are also reports, unsupported by evidence, that non-sex-related drivers play a major …


Targeting Diseases Beyond Our Borders, Richard Wamai Sep 2011

Targeting Diseases Beyond Our Borders, Richard Wamai

Richard G. Wamai

No abstract provided.


'How To Contain Generalized Hiv Epidemics' Article Misconstrues The Evidence, Richard Wamai, B. Morris Jun 2011

'How To Contain Generalized Hiv Epidemics' Article Misconstrues The Evidence, Richard Wamai, B. Morris

Richard G. Wamai

No abstract provided.


Circumcision Denialism Unfounded And Unscientific, Joya Banerjee, Jeffrey Klausner, Daniel Halperin, Richard Wamai, Edgar Schoen, Stephen Moses, Brian Morris, Stefan Bailis, Francois Venter, Neil Martinson, Thomas Coates, Glenda Gray, Kasonde Bowa Feb 2011

Circumcision Denialism Unfounded And Unscientific, Joya Banerjee, Jeffrey Klausner, Daniel Halperin, Richard Wamai, Edgar Schoen, Stephen Moses, Brian Morris, Stefan Bailis, Francois Venter, Neil Martinson, Thomas Coates, Glenda Gray, Kasonde Bowa

Richard G. Wamai

No abstract provided.


Health Development Experiences In Haiti: What Can Be Learned From The Past To Find A Way Forward?, Richard Wamai, Colleen Larkin Dec 2010

Health Development Experiences In Haiti: What Can Be Learned From The Past To Find A Way Forward?, Richard Wamai, Colleen Larkin

Richard G. Wamai

Haiti’s history is marred by neo colonialism, structural violence, dictatorial politics, and severe natural disasters. These social political and geo-ecological factors have played a strong role in shaping the country’s past and current experiences in health and development. This paper overviews Haiti’s recent developments in health in light of the country’s tragic and complex history and comments on the health impact of the 2010 earthquake. In light of this information we draw some general conclusions and recommendations for going forward.