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Hyderabad Hospital Launches Gender-Affirming Surgery
25 Oct
Summary
- Osmania General Hospital in Telangana launched a gender-affirming surgery service.
- A multidisciplinary team of specialists offers various procedures.
- The service aims for safe, affordable, and accessible public healthcare.
Osmania General Hospital (OGH) in Hyderabad has established a pioneering gender-affirming surgery service within Telangana's government healthcare sector. This initiative, developed over eight months by a multidisciplinary team from various surgical and medical departments, aims to enhance access to specialized care for transgender individuals. Procedures such as facial reconstruction, breast augmentation, and gender confirmation surgeries are now available.
The service prioritizes patient evaluation and individualized surgical planning, supported by post-operative care. Collaboration with the Queer Badhu Parents Association has facilitated the renovation of a recovery ward. OGH plans to expand its offerings, striving to provide inclusive and dignified healthcare for the transgender community through the public system.
