More than 100 Egerton University students have undergone an intensive training program, to help them implement awareness campaigns, education programmes and community dialogues aimed at changing attitudes and behavior towards Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).

According to a specialist obstetrician and gynecologist in Reproductive Health at the University, Dr.

Amos Otara, as future health professionals working in varied communities, the students were being equipped with skills and knowledge to be influential opinion leaders in changing attitudes on FGM, and playing a central role in its prevention.

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