Breaking barriers: Free med camp gives safe space to LGBTQIA+
Lucknow: Doctors from diverse medical fields urged members of the LGBTQIA+ community to access healthcare without fear or shame during a free medical camp held as part of the 'Pride Pulse' event organised by Suramya Life Foundation on Monday.
The event, organised at Sheroes Hangout, aimed to create a safe, inclusive space for the community to receive health consultations and support.
"Mental health challenges are often intensified by the burden of social stigma, especially for LGBTQIA+ individuals. Through our Rainbow Clinic, which operates on the last Thursday of every month at KGMU, we have witnessed how transformative it is when someone feels heard and respected," said, professor, Department of Psychiatry, KGMU, Pawan Kumar.
Prof Vijay Kumar, head of plastic and reconstructive surgery, KGMU, said: "When a transgender or gender-diverse individual walks into our clinic, they're not just seeking surgery, they're seeking to align their outer self with their inner truth. It's our duty to provide care that respects that journey. Gender-affirming procedures are not cosmetic luxuries, they are essential healthcare."
"Reproductive healthcare must evolve beyond binary thinking.
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Far too often, queer and trans individuals are met with awkward questions or outright dismissal when they seek gynecological care. That needs to change," said obstetrician-gynecologist Priyanka Tiwari.
"Physiotherapy is an integral part of health that often gets sidelined in LGBTQ+ care. But posture correction, pain management, and mobility support become even more important for individuals undergoing hormonal therapy or recovering from surgery," said Monis Ahmad, director of a Physio Centre.
Counsellor Saurabh Paliwal said: "LGBTQIA+ individuals should walk into hospitals without fear, just like anyone else. Healthcare is your right."
Lucknow: Doctors from diverse medical fields urged members of the LGBTQIA+ community to access healthcare without fear or shame during a free medical camp held as part of the 'Pride Pulse' event organised by Suramya Life Foundation on Monday.
The event, organised at Sheroes Hangout, aimed to create a safe, inclusive space for the community to receive health consultations and support.
"Mental health challenges are often intensified by the burden of social stigma, especially for LGBTQIA+ individuals. Through our Rainbow Clinic, which operates on the last Thursday of every month at KGMU, we have witnessed how transformative it is when someone feels heard and respected," said, professor, Department of Psychiatry, KGMU, Pawan Kumar.
Prof Vijay Kumar, head of plastic and reconstructive surgery, KGMU, said: "When a transgender or gender-diverse individual walks into our clinic, they're not just seeking surgery, they're seeking to align their outer self with their inner truth.
It's our duty to provide care that respects that journey. Gender-affirming procedures are not cosmetic luxuries, they are essential healthcare."
"Reproductive healthcare must evolve beyond binary thinking. Far too often, queer and trans individuals are met with awkward questions or outright dismissal when they seek gynecological care. That needs to change," said obstetrician-gynecologist Priyanka Tiwari.
"Physiotherapy is an integral part of health that often gets sidelined in LGBTQ+ care. But posture correction, pain management, and mobility support become even more important for individuals undergoing hormonal therapy or recovering from surgery," said Monis Ahmad, director of a Physio Centre.
Counsellor Saurabh Paliwal said: "LGBTQIA+ individuals should walk into hospitals without fear, just like anyone else. Healthcare is your right."
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