A doctor who was expelled from the NHS for a botched circumcision that endangered a toddler is still conducting the procedure without regulation, raising concerns about safety and oversight in the practice.
Dr. Zuber Bux, who was removed from the NHS for serious misconduct related to a botched circumcision that nearly led to a toddler's death, is reportedly still performing the procedure privately despite lacking the necessary qualifications. This situation has alarmed campaigners who are highlighting a significant regulatory gap in the oversight of circumcision practices, especially considering the potential risks involved in such operations.
The case surfaced after data revealed that Dr. Bux is one of three former NHS doctors who have been stripped of their medical licenses due to complaints regarding circumcision practices between 2012 and 2022. The concerns around Bux intensified after a 2021 GMC ruling substantiated allegations of misconduct, which stated that he performed a circumcision on a 15-month-old boy with a pre-existing heart condition. The procedure resulted in life-threatening complications, showcasing the dire need for stricter regulations in non-GMC regulated circumcision services.
Campaigners argued that the continuing unregulated practice of circumcision not only reflects an immediate danger to children but also underscores systemic failures in safeguarding measures within the health care system. This alarming scenario calls for urgent attention and reform to ensure that such operations are conducted with the highest regard for patient safety and are overseen by qualified medical professionals, thus preventing further incidents of abuse and negligence in this field.
