A study revealed the challenges transgender individuals face in seeking medical care, exposing the systemic and societal barriers that worsen health disparities within the community.
The transgender community has very limited access to healthcare. (Commons)
A study revealed the difficulties transgender people face while seeking healthcare. The research exposed the systemic and societal barriers exacerbating health disparities within the community. For trans and gender-diverse individuals, access to correct, caring, and compassionate healthcare means navigating an endless quagmire that invisibilises or excludes them, Dr Aqsa Shaikh, the lead researcher, said, while calling for a change.