A special clinic for the transgender community at Osmania Hospital in Hyderabad, which started functioning on Wednesday, not only provides general check-ups but also access to gender-affirming surgeries and hormonal therapies.
By India Today News Desk: In a first-of-its-kind initiative, Osmania General Hospital in Hyderabad has opened a dedicated clinic for the transgender community. This specialised clinic, which began its operations on Wednesday, aims to provide not only regular medical check-ups but also facilitate access to gender-affirming surgeries and hormonal therapies.
The clinic’s inauguration took place on June 28 (Wednesday) in the presence of Telangana Home Minister Mohammed Mahmood Ali. The MGM Hospital in Warangal had previously established a similar clinic for transgender individuals in 2022.
This clinic reportedly stands as the sole facility of its kind for transgender individuals in Hyderabad. Initially, the clinic will operate on Wednesdays, once a week. The medical officers responsible for managing the clinic are Dr Prachi and Dr Ruth, who hold the distinction of being the only
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