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‘The Thai Red Cross AIDS Research Centre has opened the first clinic for the transgender community, which includes services like psychosocial counseling, hormone administration and pap smears.’
It aims to become a model for quality health services and research on transgender health, the Bangkok Post reported. Centre officials said current social, economic, cultural and legal frameworks, as well as health policies, inadequately address gender sensitivity and transgender identity. It has led to issues such as misuse of hormones for gender-affirmation, vulnerability to HIV and other sexually transmitted infections, stigma and discrimination. "This is an immense step for Thailand and the region regarding the mobilization and advocacy for transgender health," said Nicha Rongram, spokeswoman for the Thai Transgender Alliance for Human Rights.
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