Rachita ShingariDespite legal protections under the 2018 Transgender Persons Act, Pakistan’s trans community faces stigma, high costs, and a lack of trained surgeons, forcing many into secret, unsafe procedures.
Bunty, a trans woman from Lahore, underwent a rare confidential breast augmentation, highlighting these risks. Over 70% of trans people still receive poor-quality care, with most hospitals failing to provide respectful, gender-sensitive services.
A 2025 policy in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa now mandates separate wards, washrooms, and counters for trans patients, signaling a crucial step toward safe, dignified healthcare — though social and institutional barriers remain.
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Rachita Shingari
Courtesy : India Today
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