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Coroner warns of circumcision risks after infant death
2 Jan
Summary
- A baby died from infection following a non-therapeutic circumcision.
- Coroner highlights lack of training and regulation for circumcisers.
- Report urges Department of Health to address safety concerns.
A coroner has issued a grave warning about the risks associated with non-therapeutic male circumcisions performed by individuals lacking formal training. This came after a tragic incident where a six-month-old boy, Mohamed Abdisamad, died on February 19, 2023, due to an invasive streptococcus pyogenes infection following the procedure.
The jury inquest concluded on October 8, 2025, confirming the cause of death. Assistant coroner Anton van Dellen's report detailed significant concerns, including the absence of mandatory training, professional development, external accreditation, and record-keeping for those performing these circumcisions.
The report, dated December 28, 2025, has been sent to the Department of Health and Social Care and the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, demanding action to prevent future tragedies. The authorities have 56 days to respond.
