Entry #14485: Intersex infant surgery in Pakistan

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RegionPakistan
IssueIntersex infant surgery
StatusNot banned
Start Date(unknown)
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DescriptionThere is no policy or legal ban on surgery on intersex infants in Pakistan and the practice is reportedly quite widespread.
Sourceshttps://www.thenews.com.pk/print/996382-most-of-5-000-children-born-with-ambiguous-genitalia-in-pakistan-can-live-normal-life-if-identified-and-treated-early-experts


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StatusNot banned
Start Date(unknown)
End Date(none)
DescriptionThere is no policy or legal ban on surgery on intersex infants in Pakistan and the practice is reportedly quite widespread.
Sourceshttps://www.thenews.com.pk/print/996382-most-of-5-000-children-born-with-ambiguous-genitalia-in-pakistan-can-live-normal-life-if-identified-and-treated-early-experts