Entry #1343: Blood donations by MSMs in Finland

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RegionFinland
IssueBlood donations by MSMs
StatusBanned (1-year deferral)
Start DateMay 12, 2014
End DateMay 3, 2021
DescriptionBefore May 3, 2021, Finland had a one year deferral period.
Sourceshttp://www.veripalvelu.fi/news/2771 https://www.bloodservice.fi/news/changes-to-blood-donation-eligibility-on-3-may-2021


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End Date(NONE)May 3, 2021
DescriptionBefore May 3, 2021, Finland had a one year deferral period.
Sourceshttp://www.veripalvelu.fi/news/2771http://www.veripalvelu.fi/news/2771
https://www.bloodservice.fi/news/changes-to-blood-donation-eligibility-on-3-may-2021
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Original entry
StatusBanned (1-year deferral)
Start DateMay 12, 2014
End Datenow
Description(empty)
Sourceshttp://www.veripalvelu.fi/news/2771
Reports (6)
  • Newer law has been passed "“Preparatory work regarding The Finnish Medicines Agency (Fimea) regulation on changes in blood donation eligibility is progressing. According to the new regulation, the temporary blood donation deferral period after sex between men would shorten from 12 months to 4 months. We will announce the schedule for the introduction of the new practice at the Blood Service as soon as Fimea has issued the regulation.“ “ Fimea has not yet issued the regulation, but the new deferral periods are currently expected to be introduced during spring 2021. We will announce the schedule for the introduction of the new practice at the Blood Service as soon as the regulation has been issued.” https://www.bloodservice.fi/news/blood-donation-deferral-period-after-sex-between-men-to-shorten "
  • Newer law has been passed "the deferral period is 4 months since 3rd of May 2021 https://www.bloodservice.fi/news/blood-donation-deferral-period-after-sex-between-men-to-shorten-to-four-months "
  • Newer law has been passed "https://www.veripalvelu.fi/uutiset/muutoksia-verenluovutussoveltuvuuteen-3-5-alkaen MSMs now get a 4 month ban (for _any_ partner), which is the same for man-woman sex for _new_ partners (new guidelines passed on 3.5.2021)."
  • Status is not correct "The deferral period was updated from 12 months to 4 months in May of 2021. You can verify that through the Finnish Red Cross Blood Donation Service website."
  • Newer law has been passed "It was changed to 4months in 2021."
  • Newer law has been passed "The deferral has been changed to 4 months."