Ranchi, Nov 22 (PTI) The Jharkhand health department has directed all medical colleges, district hospitals and other health institutions to set up special OPD services for the transgender community, an official said on Saturday.

All doctors, nurses, and staff in hospitals will be given special training on sensitivity and professional behaviour towards transgender people, he added.

In a statement, Health Minister Irfan Ansari said the "historic decision" was taken to grant the transgender community respect and equal healthcare rights.

“Special OPD (Outpatient Department) services for transgender persons are being started in all government medical colleges, district hospitals, and health institutions of the state, where they will receive test, consultation, and treatment in a respectful m

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