Gender discrimination had made medical care difficult for members of the transgender community. Many medical providers/practitioners reject them because of their gender, as well as their gender choices. Manipal Hospitals, on the other hand, has always provided exclusive services to the transgender community. The group has worked to break down barriers and bridge gaps between trans people and medical professionals in order to improve their physical and mental health. Manipal Hospitals has carried out this initiative without prejudice or discrimination based on gender. On the occasion of Transgender Day of Visibility on March 31st, Manipal Hospitals will launch a teleconsultation service as part of this service.

“We understand the challenges faced by transgenders, and Manipal Hospitals has always been on the forefront to break the monotony. We’ll make it as simple as possible for you to seek medical assistance. Every member of the trans- community is encouraged to speak up and share their needs with our medical professionals. Manipal Hospitals is attempting to remove medical barriers for transgender people, allowing them to come forward and openly share their health concerns. We at Manipal Hospitals are working hard to provide timely and cost-effective medical care to the community” Mr. Karthik Rajagopal, COO, Manipal Hospitals, said of the initiative.

Manipal Hospitals welcomes the transgender community to express their health concerns on this day. 60 people have already signed up for the consultation services offered by the initiative. Several well-known transgender activists are among the 60. Akkai Padmashali, a transgender activist and the first transgender person to register their marriage in Karnataka, is one of them. Other transgender activists, in addition to Akkai Padmashali, will take part in the teleconsultation program.

Manipal Hospitals have supported the community by covering up to 3000 members for vaccination as a value add. The video consultation with a nominal fee of INR 250 is definitely a welcoming platform for the trans community.

Teleconsultations will be initiated from the 31^st March, and continue till 2^nd April 2022 from 10 am to 5 pm. Specialists from the hospital will answer the queries of the transgender community.

The teleconsultation program is curated for their comfort with an easy 2-step registration process and assures 100% confidentiality.

Members of the trans-community can reach out to a dedicated phone number (+91 8951146852 OR +91 9731122666) to avail of the video consultation service, at a nominal consultation fee of INR 250. Transgenders across the globe can access this platform to address their medical needs.