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KEM becomes first BMC-run hospital to operate weekly OPD for transgenders

The KEM OPD, which will function on Saturdays, will be in the department of urology in the only multi-storeyed building on the campus.

KEM becomes first BMC-run hospital to operate weekly OPD for transgenders
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The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)-run KEM Hospital will start a special outpatient department (OPD)/clinic for transgender persons in the first week of September.

The clinic will be launched in partnership with NGO Sakhi Char Chaughi, which counsels transgender persons.

The hospital will become the first in BMC's health network to start an independent OPD for the transgender community. Gender-affirming surgeries often lead to specific urological concerns.

The KEM OPD, which will function on Saturdays, will be in the department of urology in the only multi-storeyed building on the campus. While the head of urology, Dr Sujata Patwardhan, will oversee the clinic, a senior civic official said plastic surgeons, too, would be part of the care process.

In February 2023, state-run GT Hospital became the first in the state to start a 30-bed ward for transgender persons offering free clinical treatment as well as mental health counselling. A year later, it started offering an advanced endoscopic procedure to enhance the feminisation process in trans women.

Why is this necessary?

Increasing number of trained healthcare professionals in tertiary healthcare.

Policy reform: Advocating for health care policies that include gender-affirming procedures and follow-up care.

Inclusive Healthcare Culture: Creating a healthcare environment where third parties feel safe, respectful.

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