Current Version
| Region | Trinidad and Tobago |
| Issue | Blood donations by MSMs |
| Status | Banned (less than 6-month deferral) |
| Start Date | May 11, 2023 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | The FDA changed its rules on men who have sex with men donating blood to a three-month deferral period in May of 2023 |
| Sources | https://health.gov.tt/blood-donation-frequently-asked-questions https://trinidadexpress.com/opinion/columnists/the-bloody-truth-of-lgbtq-stigma/article_8cb1e7cc-f44c-11ed-b005-e707b3c50593.html?utm_campaign=blox |
Revision History (2)
edited by jadeywadey. improved sources and desc
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0 | Old Value (Original) | New Value (Current) | |
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| Start Date | (unknown) | May 11, 2023 |
| Description | According to the Ministry of Health's website, prospective donors who have had male-to-male sexual intercourse are deferred for three (3) months after their last intimate encounter. | The FDA changed its rules on men who have sex with men donating blood to a three-month deferral period in May of 2023 |
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| Sources | https://health.gov.tt/blood-donation-frequently-asked-questions | https://health.gov.tt/blood-donation-frequently-asked-questions https://trinidadexpress.com/opinion/columnists/the-bloody-truth-of-lgbtq-stigma/article_8cb1e7cc-f44c-11ed-b005-e707b3c50593.html?utm_campaign=blox |
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| Original entry | |
|---|---|
| Status | Banned (less than 6-month deferral) |
| Start Date | (unknown) |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | According to the Ministry of Health's website, prospective donors who have had male-to-male sexual intercourse are deferred for three (3) months after their last intimate encounter. |
| Sources | https://health.gov.tt/blood-donation-frequently-asked-questions |