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Transgender clinic in Amsterdam-Oost saved at the last minute, but for how long is unclear

Transgender clinic in Amsterdam-Oost saved at the last minute, but for how long is unclear

The Transkliniek in Amsterdam-Oost faced imminent closure due to a lack of structural municipal funding less than a year after opening. Emergency funds have been secured to keep the facility running, but its long-term future remains uncertain.

Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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