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Zurich Health Director Calls for Minors' Surgery Ban

7/8/2025

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Canton Zurich's Health Director, Natalie Rickli, is advocating for a federal ban on gender reassignment surgery for minors, expressing worries about rushed decisions. The canton aims to regulate puberty blockers through scientific research and set quality standards, drawing inspiration from the careful approaches taken by the UK and Finland to safeguard the long-term health of young individuals.

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Canton Zurich's Health Director, Natalie Rickli, is advocating for a federal ban on gender reassignment surgery for minors, expressing worries about rushed decisions. The canton aims to regulate puberty blockers through scientific research and set quality standards, drawing inspiration from the careful approaches taken by the UK and Finland to safeguard the long-term health of young individuals.