Kasturba Hospital Manipal achieves milestone with first gender‑affirming surgery

In a landmark event, Kasturba Hospital in Manipal carried out Karnataka’s first gender‑affirming surgery, a procedure that allows individuals to align their physical bodies with their gender identity.

The surgery, conducted by a skilled multidisciplinary team, is the first of its kind in the Udupi District and the state, signifying a major breakthrough for transgender health services in southern India. By integrating surgical care with psychological and hormonal support, the hospital sets a new standard for comprehensive transgender healthcare in the region.

For the transgender community, the hospital’s initiative brings hope and a viable medical option that was previously unavailable locally. Local advocacy groups have welcomed the development, emphasizing that it could encourage more institutions to adopt inclusive practices. Source: Google News – Manipal.