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The men's health clinic where I got my ARVs closed due to USAID fund cuts. How can I get my medical records for my new doctor?

If the programme where you got your ARVs was part of a larger organisation that is still operating, contact them directly. Otherwise contact the HPCSA or the Health Department.

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I’m a trans person living in a small town in the WC and have struggled to access hormonal replacement therapy. Where can I go for help?

You can ask your GP to refer you to Groote Schuur Hospital's Transgender Unit or contact the Desmond Tutu LGBT+ Health Division at the hospital.

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