Context

India’s first transgender-focused clinic, Mitr Clinic, has been reopened in Hyderabad with support from Tata Trusts.

Key Highlights

• Launched in 2021, Mitr Clinic is the first in the country to be fully operated and managed by the transgender community.
• It provides inclusive and community-led healthcare services tailored to the needs of transgender individuals.

Services Provided

• General healthcare
• Counselling and clinical consultations on:
  • Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
  • Gender Affirmation Surgeries
  • Mental health support
• HIV/STI diagnosis and treatment
• Psychological care and support

Significance

• Promotes dignified, accessible, and stigma-free healthcare for the transgender community.
• Acts as a model for community empowerment in public health.

Source: The Hindu