The July 25th edition of the online "AlertNet" highlights the “cultural and religious barriers and a lack of funding” that may reduce the chance of reaching the target of circumcising 20 million adult men in 14 sub-Saharan countries by 2015.

However, it also cites leadership—such as former Tanzania President Benjamin Mkapa—as playing a critical role in winning public support for the procedure.

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