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In-depth: The incredibly long wait for gender-affirming surgery for those who can’t pay

Posted in: Healthcare system, Latest, SRHR

Already very long waiting times for gender-affirming surgery in South Africa’s public sector have gotten even longer due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Tiyese Jeranji investigates the challenges transgender persons in the country face in accessing gender-affirming care.

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In-depth: The incredibly long wait for gender-affirming surgery for those who can’t pay

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