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11 May 2018.On the remote Island of Ukerewe on Lake Victoria, IntraHealth is working with local government counter parts to bring VMMC programs to the men of the community, helping to reduce the spread of HIV and improve over all health. .In the village of Namainda Itibi the local satellite health clinic is hosting IntraHealth’s four-week campaign. There we met with folks, did interviews and photographed some you people undergoing the process .Husband and Wife -.Godfrey Musibha, 47, recently underwent VMMC after hearing about through a PSA. (at their home).“I knew I was HIV positive before I got the VMMC service When I found out I was HIV positive I wanted to keep my wife HIV free I am now a Lay Councilor for CDC and a village leader. I teach local community members about VMMC and how to use a condom properly. .Both my wife and I talk about feeling cleaner than before. .People I know loving with HIV I help train about prevention.” Sikuwajdou Vumilia, 35, .“I met him only when he came to engage me in 2003. We have a half-acre farm .When I found out he was positive I had to accept because I would have no idea where to go He didn’t tell me he was going to get circumcised. I was mad he didn’t tell me because why would he lie. I was happy he did it. It has had a positive impact on our sexual life. My youngest is 8 and I’ll advise her to protect herself when she grows up.”. January, 23, fisherman “Heard about the campaign through a PSA on the radio. .I was circumcised on March 7th.Wasn’t afraid because my mind was made up to do it My wife had been insisting I do it I haven’t seen her since I did it, and I haven’t told her about it because after she miscarried she went back to her families village and we haven’t met since then My brother convinced me to do it, he said it’d help reduce disease My three-year-old son has already been circumcised My wife will be happy when she finds out. .She worries because I fish at night, so she thinks I might be sleeping around but I don’t. I love her after all.” Nangale Ectina – (fisherman wearing checked wrapper) Khadija Butemi, 21 (Woman in red hat –married couple).“I convinced my husband to get the procedure. .He got it through the campaign He was frequently getting STI’s and passing them on to me My husband was smelling I convinced him because I was tired of this I have seen changes in my sex life, and it feels better now too. .We have one daughter who is one-year-old. I want another but will wait another 5 years I love and respect my husband so I won’t have other sexual partners. And I fear HIV.” Jafer John, __ (Purple Adidas shirt - married couple).“We fisherman heard about the free VMMC services in March. We sat down together to decide .I enjoy sex more now. .Because what I learned about infections and HIV .I’d like to see these kinds of services scaled up and I advocate for other fisherman .I fish twice a day and I get 1500 to 3000 per fish.”. Nanzula Jactaja, 43 (Community Health Worker).Community Sensitizer on HIV and TB.In 2003 my husband died of TB and left me with four young kids.A few years after my husbands death I learned about TB and realized he had died from it In 2009 I was trained as a community health adviser.I am happy being a community health worker I had TB for 6 months last year.At first my clients didn’t trust me Now people cooperate when they understand what I am doing At first I cared for 11 people and now I over see 40 people, mostly are youth I got two new clients this week and both were 18 male and female. Experamila Paulo Nangero, 45 (Nurse).In 1994 I became a midwife, and since then I have been trained by lots of organizations I only council on the procedures, but I assist the doctor For the men and boys who come for VMMC the most popular age group is 10-29 Background:.IntraHealth is working in Tanzania, bringing a CDC program that helps promote young men to become circumcised in an effort to bring better health care and prevent the spread of HIV. .IntraHealth.Namuh Media.Photos by Josh Estey., 11 May 2018.On the remote Island of Ukerewe on Lake Victoria, IntraHealth is working with local government counter parts to bring VMMC programs to the men of the community, helping to reduce the spread of HIV and improve over all health. .In the village of Namainda Itibi the local satellite health clinic is hosting IntraHealth’s four-week campaign. There we met with folks, did interviews and photographed some you people undergoing the process .Husband and Wife -.Godfrey Musibha, 47, recently underwent VMMC after hearing about through a PSA. (at their home).“I knew I was HIV positive before I got the VMMC service When I found out I was HIV positive I wanted to keep my wife HIV free I am now a Lay Councilor for CDC and a village leader. I teach local community members about VMMC and how to use a condom properly. .Both my wife and I talk about feeling cleaner than before. .People I know loving with HIV I help train about prevention.” Sikuwajdou Vumilia, 35, .“I met him only when he came to engage me in 2003. We have a half-acre farm .When I found out he was positive I had to accept because I would have no idea where to go He didn’t tell me he was going to get circumcised. I was mad he didn’t tell me because why would he lie. I was happy he did it. It has had a positive impact on our sexual life. My youngest is 8 and I’ll advise her to protect herself when she grows up.”. January, 23, fisherman “Heard about the campaign through a PSA on the radio. .I was circumcised on March 7th.Wasn’t afraid because my mind was made up to do it My wife had been insisting I do it I haven’t seen her since I did it, and I haven’t told her about it because after she miscarried she went back to her families village and we haven’t met since then My brother convinced me to do it, he said it’d help reduce disease My three-year-old son has already been circumcised My wife will be happy when she finds out. .She worries because I fish at night, so she thinks I might be sleeping around but I don’t. I love her after all.” Nangale Ectina – (fisherman wearing checked wrapper) Khadija Butemi, 21 (Woman in red hat –married couple).“I convinced my husband to get the procedure. .He got it through the campaign He was frequently getting STI’s and passing them on to me My husband was smelling I convinced him because I was tired of this I have seen changes in my sex life, and it feels better now too. .We have one daughter who is one-year-old. I want another but will wait another 5 years I love and respect my husband so I won’t have other sexual partners. And I fear HIV.” Jafer John, __ (Purple Adidas shirt - married couple).“We fisherman heard about the free VMMC services in March. We sat down together to decide .I enjoy sex more now. .Because what I learned about infections and HIV .I’d like to see these kinds of services scaled up and I advocate for other fisherman .I fish twice a day and I get 1500 to 3000 per fish.”. Nanzula Jactaja, 43 (Community Health Worker).Community Sensitizer on HIV and TB.In 2003 my husband died of TB and left me with four young kids.A few years after my husbands death I learned about TB and realized he had died from it In 2009 I was trained as a community health adviser.I am happy being a community health worker I had TB for 6 months last year.At first my clients didn’t trust me Now people cooperate when they understand what I am doing At first I cared for 11 people and now I over see 40 people, mostly are youth I got two new clients this week and both were 18 male and female. Experamila Paulo Nangero, 45 (Nurse).In 1994 I became a midwife, and since then I have been trained by lots of organizations I only council on the procedures, but I assist the doctor For the men and boys who come for VMMC the most popular age group is 10-29 Background:.IntraHealth is working in Tanzania, bringing a CDC program that helps promote young men to become circumcised in an effort to bring better health care and prevent the spread of HIV. .IntraHealth.Namuh Media.Photos by Josh Estey.

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