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To explore how HIV advocacy can enhance the quality of health care for transgender individuals in South Africa.

December 9, 2025Open Access

Commentary: How HIV advocacy can be used to ensure quality transgender health care: lessons from South Africa

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Commentary reveals high HIV infection rates in transgender women in South Africa, suggesting improved health services are necessary.

To explore how HIV advocacy can enhance the quality of health care for transgender individuals in South Africa.
Analyzed progress in transgender health care based on the 1996 Constitution rights in South Africa.
Presented insights from HIV funding's impact on transgender health services.
Reviewed a 2018-19 survey of HIV infection rates among transgender women in South Africa.
Found HIV infection rates among transgender women ranged from 45.5% to 63.3% in major cities.
HIV funding contributed to improving health service provision for transgender individuals.
HIV activism influenced the establishment of gender-affirming care in primary health-care packages.

Human Sciences Research Council (2025) studied this question.

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