In a historic move towards more inclusive healthcare, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Health Department has unveiled the Protection and Welfare Policy for Transgender and Intersex Persons 2025, setting the stage for major reforms across the province's public health system.

This policy marks a significant step forward in ensuring that transgender and intersex individuals receive the care, respect, and dignity they deserve.

The newly launched policy, approved and circulated by the Health Sector Reform Unit (HSRU), emphasises creating a healthcare environment where every individual is treated fairly, without discrimination.

It is now in effect, and all health-related officials in K-P, including District Health Officers and Medical Superintendents of DHQ Hospitals, are expected to follow the guideli

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