Tag: blood
New Zealand : Report Backs New Blood Donation Rules
The University of Auckland has released a new report providing evidence in support of allowing more gay, bisexual, takatāpui, and other men who have sex with men to donate blood.
U.S Senators urge overhaul of gay donor restrictions amid blood shortage
Currently, men who have sex with men must remain celibate for a year before they are permitted to donate blood.
«Screen the blood, not the sexuality» – End gay restrictions
Ahead of next week’s World Blood Donor Day 2018, Wednesday 14 June, Peter Tatchell Foundation are issuing a challenge to governments and blood services worldwide:«Screen the blood, not the sexuality».
New Study Shows HIV Epidemic Started Spreading in New York in 1970
A new genetic study confirms theories that the global epidemic of HIV and AIDS started in New York around 1970, and it also clears the name of a gay flight attendant long vilified as being “Patient Zero.”
Norwegian Labour Party says yes to gay men donating blood
Kjersti Dreyer Sidselrud, leader of AUF Hedmark exults after the Norwegian Labour Party congress has decided to allow gays men to give blood. It has been a main issue for years.
We won our struggle for gay blood donors!
Kjersti Dreyer Sidselrud, leader of AUF Hedmark exults after the Norwegian Labour Party congress has decided to allow gays men to give blood. It has been a main issue for years.