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| Region | Finland |
| Issue | Blood donations by MSMs |
| Status | Banned (less than 6-month deferral) |
| Start Date | May 3, 2021 |
| End Date | Dec 4, 2023 |
| Description | Since May 3, 2021, the deferral period has been reduced to four months. |
| Sources | https://www.bloodservice.fi/news/changes-to-blood-donation-eligibility-on-3-may-2021 |
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edited by Notdog1996. Newer law has passed
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| End Date | (none) | Dec 4, 2023 |
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| Status | Banned (less than 6-month deferral) |
| Start Date | May 3, 2021 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | Since May 3, 2021, the deferral period has been reduced to four months. |
| Sources | https://www.bloodservice.fi/news/changes-to-blood-donation-eligibility-on-3-may-2021 |
Reports (6)
- Status is not correct "Blood donating is leagal for eveyone"
- Newer law has been passed
- Newer law has been passed "Since 4th of December 2023 all rules related to blood donation in Finland apply for everyone regardless of person's sexual orientation. Link related to the amendment below:
https://www.veripalvelu.fi/en/the-restriction-on-blood-donation-concerning-men-who-have-sex-with-men-will-be-lifted-on-4-12/"
- Newer law has been passed "Since 4th of December 2023 all rules related to blood donation in Finland apply for everyone regardless of sexual orientation. "
- Newer law has been passed "From 1.10.2023 gay people can donate blood if they have not have new sexual partners with in 4 months."
- Note field is incorrect