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Transgender Health Crisis: Six-Year Wait Sparks Protests

7/19/2025

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In the Netherlands, transgender individuals face an alarming six-year wait for health care, leading Transgender Netwerk to declare a crisis. Chair Remke Verdegem emphasized the dire mental health toll, with over 80% of patients considering suicide. A protest at the Amsterdam Pride Walk seeks to amplify this urgent issue and push for immediate policy reforms.

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In the Netherlands, transgender individuals face an alarming six-year wait for health care, leading Transgender Netwerk to declare a crisis. Chair Remke Verdegem emphasized the dire mental health toll, with over 80% of patients considering suicide. A protest at the Amsterdam Pride Walk seeks to amplify this urgent issue and push for immediate policy reforms.