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The majority (75%) accessed\n                      <jats:italic>Mitr<\/jats:italic>\n                      clinics for gender\u2010affirming care, including laser hair removal (53%), GAHT consultations (34%) and surgical referral (26%). Over half (62%) of clients eligible for HIV testing underwent screening, of whom 6% were newly diagnosed. Accessing\n                      <jats:italic>Mitr<\/jats:italic>\n                      clinics for gender\u2010affirming surgical services was significantly associated with HIV testing receipt (aOR: 1.51; 95% CI: 1.02, 2.25). Services provided by staff from the community were a prominent facilitator for HIV testing, while stigma and disclosure concerns were notable barriers. Among 585 clients interested in and eligible for PrEP, 576 (98%) initiated PrEP, and 378 (66%) were PrEP persistent at 3 months. Of 454 clients with HIV (newly diagnosed or previously known), 392 (86%) initiated ART. As of 30 September 2024, 233 (59%) were still receiving\n                      <jats:italic>Mitr<\/jats:italic>\n                      clinic services and retained in HIV care; viral suppression was 98% among the 156 clients with data.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      The\n                      <jats:italic>Mitr<\/jats:italic>\n                      model highlights the importance of aligning programme and community priorities. 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