Bakti Sosial Khitanan Massal di Manggala Antang Makassar

Abstract

The tradition of circumcision in Indonesia has been known since ancient times, especially since the arrival of Islam to the archipelago. However, it should be remembered that the tradition of circumcision has actually been around since humans first appeared on earth. Prophet Adam was the first human to undergo circumcision. Apart from the religious aspect, the practice of circumcision also has a positive impact on health and can prevent diseases caused by lack of hygiene of the male genital organs. The World Health Organization (WHO) stated in 2018 that circumcision can help prevent the transmission of HIV/AIDS and cancer. The Ministry of Health also revealed in 2017 that circumcision can prevent the accumulation of dirt or smegma and avoid phimosis. These two conditions can trigger infections in the genital organs of babies and children. However, sometimes the implementation of circumcision is hampered by significant costs, which makes some families postpone the implementation of circumcision. One effort to ensure that every child can undergo circumcision is by holding mass circumcision activities. Through mass circumcision, it is hoped that many children in Indonesia can undergo circumcision, so that it can improve the health status and growth of children in Indonesia.