Assam Becomes 1st State To Launch Vaccination Drive For Transgenders

In a unique initiative, the Assam government has launched a COVID-19 vaccination drive for transgenders in the state. Under this drive, 30 members of the community were vaccinated with the first dose at a shelter home in Guwahati on May 14. With a reported population of 20,000 transgender members in the state, the drive currently functional in Guwahati will be extended to other parts depending on the vaccine supply.