835,000 men individuals in Ghana are uncircumcised

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According to the 2022 Demographic Health Survey by the Ghana Statistical Service, around 5% of Ghanaian men are not circumcised. This translates to approximately 835,000 individuals in Ghana.

The survey also reveals that 95% of Ghanaian men aged 15-49 have undergone circumcision, mainly due to religious, traditional, and cultural reasons. The insights from this survey will help assess progress towards Sustainable Development Goal targets.

The survey, which delves into various aspects including the prevalence of HIV/AIDS-related behaviors, STDs, health insurance, and health coverage.