WHO's Trans Health Panel Under Fire for Alleged Cronyism and Lack of Scientific Backing

A UN panel tasked with setting global care standards for trans adults has been accused of cronyism, with 80% of its members flagged for conflicts of interest and financial stakes in the group's work. Critics argue that the panelists, many of whom are medical professionals providing gender-affirming care, stand to gain from the guidelines they are writing. The controversy has sparked concerns about the impartiality of the panel and its ability to manage conflicts of interest, raising questions about the development of comprehensive guidelines for trans health care.