First Transgender Clinic inaugurated in Kolkata

Kolkata: The First Transgender Clinic was inaugurated under the joint initiative of Peerless Hospital & B.K. Roy Research Centre, Prantakatha, at Peerless Hospital.

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The Clinic aptly named “Antar” is stationed at the Peerless Hospital and will be functional two times in a month for basic free medical consultation and screening.

“Antar” is a heartfelt step towards full-fledged health care services for the transgender community.

Dr Shashi Panja, Minister, Women and Child Development and Social Welfare Department, Govt of West Bengal, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest and inaugurated the Clinic in the august presence of Ms Monica Shie, Public Affairs Officer and Director of American Center along with other dignitaries, including Mr. Namit Bajoria, Chairman, Kuchina Foundation.

Dr. Sujit Kar Purkayastha, Managing Director, Peerless Hospital, mentioned that, “this initiative was to address the basic right of the transgender community towards health with care and dignity.

At Peerless Hospital there have been multiple training sessions across all levels of clinical and non-clinical staff to provide care and comfort to them.”

The aim of the Clinic is to provide healthcare services through the clinic “Antar” twice a month with care and dignity towards the LGBT community to achieve inclusive healthcare.

The inauguration of Antar was a part of two days programme of Rainbow Dialogue, a joint conference of South East Asian Youth and the LGBT Community.

Mr. Bappaditya Mukherjee, the Founder and Director of Prantakatha happy and hoping for a better future, said, “I thank Peerless Hospital specially DR. Sujit Kar Purkayastha, Managing Director for taking this great leap of faith. I am sure this will inspire many other private health care providers to join this cause soon.” (UNI)