Federal ministry and CSO partner for intersex-inclusive healthcare
The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has entered into a partnership with the Center for Health Care Development and Youth Empowerment (Intersex Nigeria) to integrate intersex perspectives into Nigeria’s healthcare policies. The collaboration aims to improve protection and access to care for people born with variations in sex characteristics. At a recent event, Intersex Nigeria introduced a policy toolkit to help healthcare institutions adopt more inclusive practices. The move is part of efforts to address stigma and misconceptions about intersex persons in the country.
Highlights
- The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Intersex Nigeria to formalise their partnership.
- The agreement seeks to mainstream intersex issues into existing healthcare policies and improve advocacy.
- Obioma Chukwuike, Executive Director of the CSO, emphasized the importance of improving the lived experience of intersex persons.
- Dr John Ovuoraye highlighted that low awareness in the healthcare system leads to stigma and misconceptions about intersex traits.
- The ministry plans to lead public education and policy coordination to foster greater acceptance and understanding of intersex persons.
