JAKARTA (AFP) – An Indonesian city is offering more than 1,000 boys a free circumcision as part of celebrations for the 58th anniversary of its foundation, a report said Tuesday.
Health officials in Kotabaru, South Kalimantan province, said the circumcisions were a gift of better health to hundreds of boys whose families may not be able to afford the procedure, Antara news agency reported.
“We hope the mass circumcision… can help the people in maintaining their health because free medical services do not include small operations,” local health department chief Cipta Waspada said.
Free cataract and harelip operations are also being offered to more than 100 people as part of next week’s festivities.
15 Jun 08 7:26 am
These boys are supposed to be grateful for having the most sensitive part of their penis cut off?!?
“Gift of better health”? 95% of the world’s non-Muslims are not circumcised, and they manage juuust fine.