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Update news Transgender people
Transgender people in Vietnam have struggled to access hormone treatment, psychological consulting and sex reassignment surgery due to lack of a transgender law, despite one being discussed four years ago.
VietNamNet Bridge – While it helps deal with sexual dysphoria, sex reassignment surgery is not an option to be jumped at, Professor Doctor Tran Thiet Son,
Vietnam should legally recognise transgender people and permit transition therapy and surgery rather than force local people to go abroad for the treatment, a senior Health Ministry official said.
VietNamNet Bridge – The health ministry is finalising the amendment of the draft Civil Code, which is likely to acknowledge transgender people and their rights for the first time in Viet Nam.
VietNamNet Bridge – An official from the Ministry of Justice said that they would protect and support transgender people and were currently waiting for the NA’s approval of some new regulations relating to the issue.