Current Version
| Region | Malta |
| Issue | Blood donations by MSMs |
| Status | Banned (1-year deferral) |
| Start Date | Sep 20, 2019 |
| End Date | Sep 1, 2022 |
| Description | MSMs can now donate blood, but with a 1-year deferral. Deferral may be trimmed down to 4 months. |
| Sources | http://maltagayrights.org/tag/blood-donation/ |
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Revision History (3)
| Old Value (Original) | New Value | |
|---|---|---|
| Value | Banned (indefinite deferral) | Banned (1-year deferral) |
| Start Date | (unknown) | Sep 20, 2019 |
| Description | Gay men are banned from donating blood | MSMs can now donate blood, but with a 1-year deferral. Deferral may be trimmed down to 4 months. |
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| Sources | Personal experiences | http://maltagayrights.org/tag/blood-donation/ |
Reports (1)
- Newer law has been passed "There have been changes this past week. They are now equal rules to heterosexual people. "
| Original entry | |
|---|---|
| Status | Banned (indefinite deferral) |
| Start Date | (unknown) |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | Gay men are banned from donating blood |
| Sources | Personal experiences |
Reports (7)
- Status is not correct "since September 2019, it has become legal"
- Status is not correct "MSM blood donation is now allowed, but subject to a one year deferral period: https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/gay-men-will-be-allowed-to-donate-blood-as-of-next-week.735101"
- Status is not correct "gays can donate blood now "
- Status is not correct "Law is currently being amended"
- Status is not correct "They can donate blood ! "
- Status is not correct "They can donate blood ! "
- Status is not correct