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| − | The '''Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation''' actively promote male circumcision as "''HIV prevention''",<ref name='circ-search'>{{REFweb | + | The '''Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation''' actively promote male circumcision as "''[[HIV]] prevention''",<ref name='circ-search'>{{REFweb |
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|title=Search Results: Circumcision | |title=Search Results: Circumcision | ||
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}}</ref> traveling to Africa to promote it.<ref name='circ-africa-search'>{{REFweb | }}</ref> traveling to Africa to promote it.<ref name='circ-africa-search'>{{REFweb | ||
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|title=Search Results: Circumcision Africa | |title=Search Results: Circumcision Africa | ||
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| − | According to this report, "some grants have indeed spelled out coverage topics, including male circumcision to reduce transmission of AIDS, and clinical trials — the latter of which are crucial for Gates-supported vaccines and drugs being tested in the developing world." | + | According to this report, "some grants have indeed spelled out coverage topics, including male circumcision to reduce transmission of [[AIDS]], and clinical trials — the latter of which are crucial for Gates-supported vaccines and drugs being tested in the developing world." |
This seems to apply particularly to some of the Foundation flag programs, such as the Voluntary Male Circumcision initiatives for Africa, where according to a journalist, "as a government policy, it appears circumcision is reluctantly promoted by some MPs because other health-related and donor-funded initiatives are tied to this programme."<ref>{{REFnews | This seems to apply particularly to some of the Foundation flag programs, such as the Voluntary Male Circumcision initiatives for Africa, where according to a journalist, "as a government policy, it appears circumcision is reluctantly promoted by some MPs because other health-related and donor-funded initiatives are tied to this programme."<ref>{{REFnews | ||
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=== The case of the disappearing articles === | === The case of the disappearing articles === | ||
| − | An article "Circumcision does not affect HIV in U.S. men" disappeared from MSN<ref>{{REFnews | + | An article "Circumcision does not affect [[HIV]] in U.S. men" disappeared from MSN<ref>{{REFnews |
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| − | |quote=Black and Latino men were just as likely to become infected with the AIDS virus whether they were circumcised or not, Greg Millett of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found. | + | |quote=Black and Latino men were just as likely to become infected with the [[AIDS]] virus whether they were circumcised or not, Greg Millett of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found. |
"We also found no protective benefit for a subset of black MSM (men who have sex with men) who also had recent sex with female partners," Millett told reporters in a telephone briefing. | "We also found no protective benefit for a subset of black MSM (men who have sex with men) who also had recent sex with female partners," Millett told reporters in a telephone briefing. | ||
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| − | Another article titled "Scientists discover natural barrier to HIV" referring to the Langerhans cells of the foreskin, also disappeared from MSN:<ref>{{REFweb | + | Another article titled "Scientists discover natural barrier to [[HIV]]" referring to the Langerhans cells of the foreskin, also disappeared from MSN:<ref>{{REFweb |
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|publisher=Washington Post | |publisher=Washington Post | ||
| − | |quote=Researchers have discovered that cells in the mucosal lining of human genitalia produce a protein that "eats up" invading HIV -- possibly keeping the spread of the AIDS more contained than it might otherwise be. | + | |quote=Researchers have discovered that cells in the mucosal lining of human genitalia produce a protein that "eats up" invading HIV -- possibly keeping the spread of the [[AIDS]] more contained than it might otherwise be. |
| − | Even more important, enhancing the activity of this protein, called Langerin, could be a potent new way to curtail the transmission of the virus that causes AIDS, the Dutch scientists added. | + | Even more important, enhancing the activity of this protein, called ''Langerin'', could be a potent new way to curtail the transmission of the virus that causes [[AIDS]], the Dutch scientists added. |
|accessdate=2012-10-02 | |accessdate=2012-10-02 | ||
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| − | These articles and the core study are specially intriguing because traditionally it was thought that the [http://intactipedia.org/index.php?title=Langerhans_cells Langerhans cells] of the [http://intactipedia.org/index.php?title=Foreskin Prepuce (foreskin)] constituted an entry point for HIV<ref name="Kawamura-2005">{{REFjournal | + | These articles and the core study are specially intriguing because traditionally it was thought that the [http://intactipedia.org/index.php?title=Langerhans_cells Langerhans cells] of the [http://intactipedia.org/index.php?title=Foreskin Prepuce (foreskin)] constituted an entry point for [[HIV]]<ref name="Kawamura-2005">{{REFjournal |
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| − | |title=The role of Langerhans cells in the sexual transmission of HIV | + | |title=The role of Langerhans cells in the sexual transmission of HIV |
|journal=J Dermatol Sci | |journal=J Dermatol Sci | ||
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| − | }}</ref>, and this concept is one of the reasons behind the hypothesis that [http://intactipedia.org/index.php?title=Circumcision_and_HIV circumcision may reduce the risk of a male becoming infected with HIV from a female partner]. This Dutch study contradicts this idea, by stating that the Langerhans cells block HIV<ref name="de Witte-2007">{{ | + | }}</ref>, and this concept is one of the reasons behind the hypothesis that [http://intactipedia.org/index.php?title=Circumcision_and_HIV circumcision may reduce the risk of a male becoming infected with HIV from a female partner]. This Dutch study contradicts this idea, by stating that the Langerhans cells block [[HIV]].<ref name="de Witte-2007">{{DeWitte etal 2007}}</ref> |
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| − | + | ==Control of the World Health Organization== | |
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| − | + | Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. reports that huge contributions from the Gates Foundation to the [[WHO]] gives [[Bill Gates]] "leverage and control over WHO's $5.6 budget and over international health policy".<ref name="kennedy2021">{{REFbook | |
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| − | }}</ref> | + | |ISBN=978-I51076680-8 |
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|Source=Reuters | |Source=Reuters | ||
| − | |ref=<ref>[http://www.reuters.com/article/2010/07/19/us-aids-efficiency-idUSTRE66I2MZ20100719 Kelland, K. (2010, July 19). Bill Clinton & Bill Gates want value for money in AIDS fight. ''Reuters.'']</ref> | + | |ref=<ref>[http://www.reuters.com/article/2010/07/19/us-aids-efficiency-idUSTRE66I2MZ20100719 Kelland, K. (2010, July 19). Bill Clinton & Bill Gates want value for money in [[AIDS]] fight. ''Reuters.'']</ref> |
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| − | == Unusual | + | == Unusual medicine == |
Holy Water Healing.<ref name='holy-water-healing'>{{REFweb | Holy Water Healing.<ref name='holy-water-healing'>{{REFweb | ||
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| + | ==Criticism== | ||
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| + | The [[VMMC Experience Project]] has published a massive, illustrated 153-page report on VMMC in Africa for the United Nations.<ref name="fish2019">{{REFdocument | ||
| + | |title=Circumcision Campaigns: African experience and human rights: The U.N. Report | ||
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| + | |url=https://www.vmmcproject.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/VMMC-UN-Report.pdf | ||
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| + | |date=2019-05-07 | ||
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| + | }}</ref> | ||
| + | == Population-based studies == | ||
| + | {{Population-based studies}} | ||
{{SEEALSO}} | {{SEEALSO}} | ||
* [[Bill Gates]] | * [[Bill Gates]] | ||
* [[Circumcision and HIV]] | * [[Circumcision and HIV]] | ||
| + | * [[VMMC Experience Project]] | ||
{{LINKS}} | {{LINKS}} | ||
| − | + | * {{URLwebsite|https://www.gatesfoundation.org/|2022-01-02}} | |
* {{REFweb | * {{REFweb | ||
|url=https://www.doctorsopposingcircumcision.org/for-professionals/alleged-medical-benefits/hivaids/ | |url=https://www.doctorsopposingcircumcision.org/for-professionals/alleged-medical-benefits/hivaids/ | ||
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{{REF}} | {{REF}} | ||
| − | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Organization]] |
[[Category:Circumcision in Africa]] | [[Category:Circumcision in Africa]] | ||
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| Bill Gates |
| Senior Fellow: |
| Rao Gupta |
| Endorsed and supported by: |
| Bertran Auvert Bill Clinton Oprah Winfrey |
 Bill Gates, Bertran Auvert, Dirk Taljaard, Cynthia Nhlapo. |
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation actively promote male circumcision as "HIV prevention",[1] traveling to Africa to promote it.[2] Bill Gates was convinced to promote circumcision by Bertran Auvert.[3]
Contents
Media Funding & Objectivity
According to a report in the Seattle Times, the Gates Foundation has become a force in journalism, and contributes millions of dollars to nonprofit and for-profit media to help cover issues of interest to the foundation. Not just MSNBC, but also ABC, NPR, PBS, and Public Radio, as well as others. Many worry that its growing support of media organizations blur the line between journalism and advocacy.[4]
According to this report, "some grants have indeed spelled out coverage topics, including male circumcision to reduce transmission of AIDS, and clinical trials — the latter of which are crucial for Gates-supported vaccines and drugs being tested in the developing world."
This seems to apply particularly to some of the Foundation flag programs, such as the Voluntary Male Circumcision initiatives for Africa, where according to a journalist, "as a government policy, it appears circumcision is reluctantly promoted by some MPs because other health-related and donor-funded initiatives are tied to this programme."[5]
The case of the disappearing articles
An article "Circumcision does not affect HIV in U.S. men" disappeared from MSN[6] Screenshot [7]
The same article (or an article with the same title) is still available in Reuters[8]
Another article titled "Scientists discover natural barrier to HIV" referring to the Langerhans cells of the foreskin, also disappeared from MSN:[9] Screenshot [10]
However, again the information is still available in other places:[11]
These articles and the core study are specially intriguing because traditionally it was thought that the Langerhans cells of the Prepuce (foreskin) constituted an entry point for HIV[12], and this concept is one of the reasons behind the hypothesis that circumcision may reduce the risk of a male becoming infected with HIV from a female partner. This Dutch study contradicts this idea, by stating that the Langerhans cells block HIV.[13]
Control of the World Health Organization
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. reports that huge contributions from the Gates Foundation to the WHO gives Bill Gates "leverage and control over WHO's $5.6 budget and over international health policy".[14]
Quotes
| “ | Circumcision Studies Bertran Auvert, is so modest about his work, but he has new theories that we're putting money behind and he is just making it work. – Bill Gates (Newsweek)[15] |
| “ | Circumcision is... ...cheap, effective, and easy to apply – Bill Gates (Reuters)[16] |
Unusual medicine
Holy Water Healing.[17]
Sadism
Crying Baby Symphony.[18]
Criticism
The VMMC Experience Project has published a massive, illustrated 153-page report on VMMC in Africa for the United Nations.[19]
Population-based studies
September 2021 saw the publication of two huge population studies on the relationship of circumcision and HIV infection:
- Mayan et al. (2021) carried out a massive empirical study of the male population of the province of Ontario, Canada (569,950 males), of whom 203,588 (35.7%) were circumcised between 1991 and 2017. The study concluded that circumcision status is not related to risk of HIV infection.[20]
- Morten Frisch & Jacob Simonsen (2021) carried out a large scale empirical population study in Denmark of 855,654 males regarding the alleged value of male circumcision in preventing HIV and other sexually transmitted infections in men. They found that circumcised men have a higher rate of STI and HIV infection overall than intact men.[21]
No association between lack of circumcision and risk of HIV infection was found by either study. There now is credible evidence that the massive, expensive African circumcision programs have not been effective in preventing HIV infection.
See also
External links
Official website. Retrieved 2 January 2022- (2020).
HIV/AIDS
, Doctors Opposing Circumcision (D.O.C.). Retrieved 16 July 2020.
References
- ↑ Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Search Results: Circumcision
. Retrieved 28 December 2021. - ↑ Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (2008).
Search Results: Circumcision Africa
. Retrieved 24 March 2011. - ↑ Lyons, Daniel (25 January 2010).
Saving The World 2.0
. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
Quote:How do you address global hunger, epidemics, and poverty? According to Bill Gates, it takes R&D, software, and plenty of money.
- ↑
Doughton, Sandi (19 February 2011)."Does Gates funding of media taint objectivity?", The Seattle Times. Retrieved 22 February 2011.
Quote:Better-known for its battles against global disease, the Gates Foundation has also become a force in journalism. The foundation's contributions to nonprofit and for-profit media have helped spur coverage of global health, development and education issues. But some people worry that its growing support of media organizations blurs the line between journalism and advocacy.
- ↑ Mukundu, Rashweat (1 October 2012)."Zimbabwe: Will Circumcision Change Behaviour or Reinforce Machismo?", All Africa. Retrieved 2 October 2012.
Quote:As a government policy, it appears circumcision is reluctantly promoted by some MPs because other health-related and donor-funded initiatives are tied to this programme.
- ↑ MSNBC. "Circumcision does not affect HIV in U.S. men". Retrieved 2 October 2012.
Quote:Text: We're sorry. The text content of this page is no longer available. Discuss: Circumcision does not affect HIV in U.S. men 4 total comments Removing foreskin no protection for American men of color, study finds
- ↑ Archive (2012-10-02)
- ↑ Fox, Maggie (4 December 2009)."Circumcision does not affect HIV in U.S. men", MSNBC. Retrieved 2 October 2012.
Quote:Black and Latino men were just as likely to become infected with the AIDS virus whether they were circumcised or not, Greg Millett of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found. "We also found no protective benefit for a subset of black MSM (men who have sex with men) who also had recent sex with female partners," Millett told reporters in a telephone briefing.
- ↑ MSNBC (2 October 2012).
Scientists discover natural barrier to HIV
. - ↑ Archive (2012-10-02)
- ↑ Mundell, E. J. (5 March 2007)."Scientists discover natural barrier to HIV", Washington Post. Retrieved 2 October 2012.
Quote:Researchers have discovered that cells in the mucosal lining of human genitalia produce a protein that "eats up" invading HIV -- possibly keeping the spread of the AIDS more contained than it might otherwise be. Even more important, enhancing the activity of this protein, called Langerin, could be a potent new way to curtail the transmission of the virus that causes AIDS, the Dutch scientists added.
- ↑
Kawamura T, Kurtz SE, Blauvelt A, Shimada S. The role of Langerhans cells in the sexual transmission of HIV. J Dermatol Sci. December 2005; 40(3): 147-55. PMID. DOI.
- ↑ de Witte L, Nabatov A, Pion M, Fluitsma D, de Jong MAWP, de Gruijl T, Piguet V, van Kooyk Y, Geijtenbeek TBH. Langerin is a natural barrier to HIV-1 transmission by Langerhans cells
. Nature Medicine. 4 March 2007; 13(3): 367-71. PMID. PMC. DOI. Retrieved 6 October 2022.
- ↑
Kennedy, Jr., Robert F. (2021): The Real Anthony Fauci. New York: Skyhorse Publishing. P. 301. ISBN 978-I51076680-8. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
- ↑ Lyons, D. (2010, January 10). Saving the world, 2.0. Newsweek.
- ↑ Kelland, K. (2010, July 19). Bill Clinton & Bill Gates want value for money in AIDS fight. Reuters.
- ↑
Holy Water Healing
, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Retrieved 24 March 2011.
Quote:Can science and faith work together to fight HIV and tuberculosis?
- ↑ Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Crying Baby Symphony
. Retrieved 27 June 2011. - ↑
Fish, Max: Circumcision Campaigns: African experience and human rights: The U.N. Report , VMMC Experience Project. (7 May 2019). Retrieved 15 May 2021.
- ↑ Mayan M, Hamilton RJ, Juurlink DN, Austin PC, Jarvi KA. Circumcision and Risk of HIV Among Males From Ontario, Canada. J Urol. 23 September 2021; PMID. DOI. Retrieved 21 August 2022.
Quote:We found that circumcision was not independently associated with the risk of acquiring HIV among men from Ontario, Canada.
- ↑ Frisch M, Simonsen J. Non-therapeutic male circumcision in infancy or childhood and risk of human immunodeficiency virus and other sexually transmitted infections: national cohort study in Denmark. Eur J Epidemiol. 26 September 2021; 37: 251–9. PMID. DOI. Retrieved 16 January 2022.
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