England restricted gender care for children

The National Health Service in England started restricting gender treatments for children, making it the fifth European country to limit the use of medication in such cases.

England’s move is part of a broader shift in northern Europe, where health officials have been concerned by soaring demand for adolescent gender treatments in recent years. Several transgender advocacy groups in Europe have condemned the changes, saying that they infringe on civil rights and exacerbate the problems of overstretched health systems.

Source: NYT, 10 April 2024