Program Implementation Notes
This collection of resources serves as a roadmap for implementing HIV programming in India and globally, including learnings, challenges, and case studies.
Expanding Transgender Healthcare in Telangana
The Government of Telangana, with support from USAID’s Program ACCELERATE, is expanding transgender healthcare by establishing trans-inclusive clinics in district hospitals. These clinics, taking learnings from the Mitr Clinics in Hyderabad, aim to address challenges faced by transgender individuals, such as stigma and limited access to gender-affirming care. Services include primary care, HIV/STI testing, mental health support, and referrals for hormone therapy and surgeries. The clinics will be staffed by medical professionals and community champions, with virtual counseling available. The initiative will train healthcare providers in trans-specific care and expand statewide, setting a new standard for inclusive healthcare in India and improving outcomes for transgender people.