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Dan82 · 3rd Nov 2011, 07:53 PM

http://www.adnkronos.com/IGN/Aki/Eng...603346521.html

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he first medical clinic for gay patients has opened in Indonesia's Kuta, Bali tourist destination.

The initiative aims to serve gays, lesbians and transgenders that are often denied admission to public medical facilities because of discrimination, according to the Antara news agency.

"The Bali Medika Clinic will be a safe haven for gays and transexuals that continue to experience difficulty getting access to treatment at general health care facilities, Dewa Nyoman Wirawan, an adviser for the clinic, told Antara.

Wirawan said the facility will provide general medical check-ups, as well as screening for sexually transmitted diseases, hormone therapy and psychological support...

http://www.adnkronos.com/IGN/Aki/Eng...603346521.html

Miranda · 7th Nov 2011, 01:28 PM

That's good news - but I hope this clinic and the patients will not be targeted somehow :/

7th Nov 2011, 01:28 PM	#2
Miranda Hypergalactic monster! - "Gay book" Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay, indeed! Out Status: Close friends, family and finally out to campus! Location: Equidistant between Tokyo & Washington Age: 20 Posts: 119 Join Date: Oct 2011	Re: Bali opens doors of first gay medical clinic That's good news - but I hope this clinic and the patients will not be targeted somehow :/ __________________ "Once you know what the question actually is, you'll know what the answer means." from The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy