A comparative analysis of voluntary medical male circumcision before and during the COVID-19 pandemic in Gauteng province, South Africa

In 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, VMMC substantially declined in Gauteng province. However, Tshwane, one of the five districts in Gauteng experienced an increase in VMMC, highlighting a health system resilient lesson to be learned. The fight against HIV is crucial and warrants the continuum of VMMC during future crises.Contribution: The evidence may inform policies on VMMC delivery post-COVID-19 and particularly during future outbreaks as a strive to curb HIV transmission in South Africa.