Entry #2792: Blood donations by MSMs in Botswana

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RegionBotswana
IssueBlood donations by MSMs
StatusAmbiguous
Start Date(unknown)
End Date(none)
DescriptionThere are no official sources from the Ministry of Health regarding prohibitions on donating blood.

In 2014, the Ministry of Health denied banning gays and lesbians from donating blood. However, the same year the National Blood Transfusion Services (NBTS) confirmed the ban.
Sourceshttps://www.gov.bw/public-health-services/blood-transfusion
https://www.moh.gov.bw/Publications/frequently_asked_questions/FAQs_Blood_Donation.pdf
https://www.moh.gov.bw/Publications/Overview%20of%20Blood%20Transfusion%20Services.pdf
https://www.mambaonline.com/2014/06/05/botswana-gay-blood-donation-ban-challenged/


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edited by Nathan. Added sources, improved desc

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ValueLegal(REMOVED)
Special StatusLegalAmbiguous
Description There are no official sources from the Ministry of Health regarding prohibitions on donating blood.

In 2014, the Ministry of Health denied banning gays and lesbians from donating blood. However, the same year the National Blood Transfusion Services (NBTS) confirmed the ban.
Sourceshttp://www.achap.org/blood-safety-and-youth-hivaids-prevention-programmeshttps://www.gov.bw/public-health-services/blood-transfusion
https://www.moh.gov.bw/Publications/frequently_asked_questions/FAQs_Blood_Donation.pdf
https://www.moh.gov.bw/Publications/Overview%20of%20Blood%20Transfusion%20Services.pdf
https://www.mambaonline.com/2014/06/05/botswana-gay-blood-donation-ban-challenged/
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http://www.achap.org/blood-safety-and-youth-hivaids-prevention-programmes https://www.gov.bw/public-health-services/blood-transfusion https://www.moh.gov.bw/Publications/frequently_asked_questions/FAQs_Blood_Donation.pdf https://www.moh.gov.bw/Publications/Overview%20of%20Blood%20Transfusion%20Services.pdf https://www.mambaonline.com/2014/06/05/botswana-gay-blood-donation-ban-challenged/

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  • Sources are invalid or broken "Blood donations by MSM ate ilegal"

edited by Ausyk

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ValueBanned (indefinite deferral)Legal
SourcesNohttp://www.achap.org/blood-safety-and-youth-hivaids-prevention-programmes

created by Ausyk

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Original entry
StatusBanned (indefinite deferral)
Start Date(unknown)
End Date(none)
DescriptionNo
SourcesNo