Safe Circumcision Program

Circumcision is a near-universal practice in Pakistan; approximately 3.6 million male births occur each year and nearly all families seek circumcision. However, limited specialist availability and reliance on untrained providers have historically resulted in unsafe practices and unequal access to quality care.

IRD’s Safe Circumcision Program expands access to safe, standardized infant circumcision through both service delivery and national workforce development. Using supervised task-sharing models and a standardized technique, trained providers deliver safe procedures while maintaining strong quality assurance. In parallel, national training initiatives build the capacity of doctors and other providers to offer safe circumcision services across diverse health care settings.

By standardizing training, strengthening quality assurance, and working in partnership with government and professional bodies, IRD supports a scalable approach that improves safety, reduces reliance on untrained providers, and expands equitable access to circumcision services across Pakistan.

• Safe Circumcision Project
• Safe Circumcision Training