Mayor Joy Belmonte has introduced a groundbreaking initiative to improve healthcare access for transgender and gender-diverse individuals in Quezon City.
As the first program of its kind in the Philippines, Trans* Health QC will provide tailored health services to the transgender community. This will include gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT), HIV/STI Services, free hormone counseling, assessment, and management
At present, such essential services are still not readily available for transgender Filipinos – with many opting for ‘at home’ or ‘do-it-yourself’ hormone therapy that includes the consumption of contraceptive pills that could pose a threat to one’s health.
The initiative seeks to address this issue by narrowing the gap in services through targeted policies, programs, and clinics.
To formalize the commitment, Mayor Belmonte and TLF Share Collective Executive Director Tacing Marasigan signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on June 10..
“This collaboration marks a significant step towards establishing a comprehensive transgender health program,” said Mayor Belmonte. Jasper Valdez
Aside from TLF Share Collective, the local government of Quezon City also partnered with Trans* Health Philippines, USAID, and Philippine Professional Association for Transgender Health to effectively rollout its new program.
