Implementation of Mass Circumcision for Orphaned and Underprivileged Children in The City of Lhokseumawe and North Aceh

Abstract

The mass circumcision activity for orphaned and underprivileged children was carried out by lecturers of the Nursing Study Program of North Aceh, Poltekkes Kemenkes Aceh, as a form of the implementation of the Tri Dharma of Higher Education. The circumcision procedure was performed using local anesthesia with lidocaine injection, pain management, and post-procedure education. This community service activity was successfully conducted on 43 orphaned and underprivileged children residing in Lhokseumawe and its surrounding areas. The implementation was carried out in two phases, on June 28, 2025, and June 5, 2025, at Mitra Clinic, located at Air Bersih Street No. 40, Gampong Tumpok Teungoh, Lhokseumawe City.