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The WHO has promoted male circumcision, mainly in Africa for 14 years, during which time tens of millions of African males have suffered circumcision, a form of [[MGM| male genital mutilation]].
This circumcision policy originated before Tedros became Director-General, however he has now had nearly five years to change reform it, but has ''not'' done so. It may be because of the very large contributions from the [[Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation]] and the fear of offending [[Bill Gates]], which are both advocates of [[circumcision]].
It may also be due to the influence of [[David R. Tomlinson]] who has invented several circumcision devices, including the [[AccuCirc]] , which he merchandises. Tomlinson is the WHO adviser on circumcision, so he is unlikely to recommend against circumcision due to his apparent conflict-of interest.
The [[bias]] toward male circumcision may also come from the [[World_Health_Organization#Guideline_Development_Group_.28GDG.29| Guideline Development Group]], which is a large committee charged with the task of recommending "new guidelines on male circumcision". A survey of the committee revealed that it is overwhelmingly peopled with circumcision-biased individuals.