Kasturba Hospital in Manipal conducts India’s First Gender-Affirming Surgery

Kasturba Hospital in Manipal, a leading medical centre in Udupi district, performed India’s first gender‑affirming surgery today.

The procedure, a vaginoplasty for a transgender woman, was carried out by a team led by senior surgeons and follows national guidelines for transgender healthcare.

This landmark surgery underscores the district’s commitment to inclusive care and sets a precedent for other hospitals in Karnataka. The patient expressed gratitude and hopes to inspire others, and the Ministry of Health praised the hospital for its pioneering effort. Source: Google News – Manipal.