Dr Venkatesan Chakrapani on left

Dr Venkatesan Chakrapani, Policy and Research Adviser, Indian Network of People living with HIV (INP+) presented some challenges and what could be done to realize the right to health for MSM and transgender people.

It is evident from experiences shared at the State Consultation for MSM and Transgender in Science City, Kolkata that the quality of< healthcare that MSM and transgender communities have access to is appalling. Dr Venkatesan Chakrapani, Policy and Research Adviser Indian Network of People living with HIV (INP+) presented some challenges and what could be done to realize the right to health for MSM and transgender people.

“There are barriers at the individual level regarding health. The situation needs to change so that MSM and transgender people have better understanding about health issues and increased access to non-discriminatory healthcare services” said Dr Venkatesan Chakrapani

“Then there are barriers at the healthcare system level with limited understanding and competency in providing quality healthcare to MSM and transgender people. Attending to health needs of MSM and transgender people is not part of medical curriculum and training so that needs to be done so that healthcare workers have a better understanding and competency in providing quality healthcare to MSM and transgender people” said Dr Venkatesan Chakrapani.

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