How it affects a boy’s lifeCalled urethral fistula, the WHO defines it as an abnormal hole between the urinary passage (urethra) and the surface of the skin. While penile fistula can be caused by several factors including birth defects, the team says cases recorded in their study were due to poorly handled circumcision. “Immediately refer the client for further care to a specialist with expertise in urethral surgery and fistula repair. “Our approach prioritises inclusion of early adolescent boys (10–14 years) and early infant male circumcision,” says the Kenyan Medical Male Circumcision Policy 2018–2022. Called urethral fistula, the WHO defines it as an abnormal hole between the urinary passage (urethra) and the surface of the skin.

Source: Standard Digital March 14, 2021 21:00 UTC