Circumcision criticised

RUNDU – Callers to the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) Rukavango Radio Service’s call-in programme have condemned the circumcision that resulted in the death of 12-year-old twins.

Ten day ago, Jacob Kalunga Kativa and his twin brother Esau Ndjamba Kativa were among five children circumcised at Kehemu Informal Settlement. The twins ended up being admitted to the Rundu State Hospital because of bleeding.They later died.Irate callers last week demanded the abolition of traditional circumcision to avoid any further loss of lives.Others noted that these practices are not hygienic and they might contribute to the spread of diseases such HIV-AIDS.Although the death of the twins was directly linked to circumcision, the Police are still investigating their deaths.- NampaThe twins ended up being admitted to the Rundu State Hospital because of bleeding.They later died.Irate callers last week demanded the abolition of traditional circumcision to avoid any further loss of lives.Others noted that these practices are not hygienic and they might contribute to the spread of diseases such HIV-AIDS.Although the death of the twins was directly linked to circumcision, the Police are still investigating their deaths.- Nampa