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flag New Zealand banned new puberty blocker prescriptions for trans youth due to lack of long-term evidence, sparking debate over politics and healthcare.

flag New Zealand has banned new prescriptions of puberty blockers for transgender and gender-diverse youth, effective December 19, 2024, citing insufficient evidence on long-term effects. flag The move, which excludes existing patients and non-trans youth with medical conditions, contrasts with clinical guidance from the Ministry of Health and the UK’s Cass Review, which called for cautious, evidence-based care. flag Critics, including medical and mental health professionals, say the ban is politically driven, undermines expert judgment, and risks worsening mental health outcomes for a group already facing high suicide rates. flag The decision has sparked concerns over politicizing healthcare and restricting family-based medical choices.

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