Set Up Transgender-Friendly Vaccination Points: Centre To States

The Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has directed all the state governments and UT’s to make transgender-friendly vaccination centres. Citing the difficulties faced by the community for medical assistance and vaccination, the ministry also ordered setting up mobile vans and special camps for transgenders. Besides, awareness programs in vernacular languages for vaccine-education have also been suggested. Reportedly, Pune Municipal Corporation has already implemented such measures.