About Us

Welcome to Circumcision Academy

Our Story

The UNICIRC® Surgical Assist Instrument for male circumcision is a single-use circumcision device for safe and cost-effective circumcision, with a significant capacity for scaling up circumcision procedures.

The concept was to develop a safe and cost-effective circumcision device for upscaling male circumcision, without using sutures/stitches or diathermy, impacting public health programs globally. The medical and research experts involved with the Unicirc® device are fully immersed in the global dialogue around male circumcision. This is an ongoing effort to reduce the incidence of HIV infection. 

The Unicirc® and it’s method of circumcision was conceptualised and initiated in Cape Town, South Africa by Dr Cyril Parker and Dr Elisabeth Pillgrab-Parker. A team led by Dr Cyril Parker designed and developed the device. The product, the Unicirc, is the first non-necrotizing and disposable Surgical Assist Circumcision instrument in Southern Africa. The design of the Unicirc® is revolutionary.

Meet Our Lead Team

Dr CN Parker

35 years of international experience in healthcare, lead developer of innovative medical devices and founder of Simunye Healthcare Centres in Cape Town, South Africa.

Dr E Pillgrab-Parker

Researcher and co-developer of circumcision instruments and Simunye Healthcare Centres. Focusing on Preventative Healthcare and Innovation