Entry #3143: Blood donations by MSMs in Cocos

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RegionCocos
IssueBlood donations by MSMs
StatusBanned (6-month deferral)
Start Date2021
End Date(none)
DescriptionUnder Australian laws, men who have sex with men cannot donate blood within the 6 month deferral.
Sourceshttps://www.lifeblood.com.au/blood/eligibility/sexual-activity
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/oct/09/restrictions-on-gay-men-donating-blood-should-be-scrapped-queensland-health-minister-says#:~:text=In%20Australia%20sexually%20active%20gay,from%20sex%20for%20three%20months.
https://healthtimes.com.au/hub/public-health/50/news/aap/end-of-gay-donor-ban-to-drive-lifesaving-plasma-surge/7950/

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ValueLegalBanned (6-month deferral)
Start Date(unknown)2021
DescriptionUnder Australian laws, men who have sex with men cannot donate blood within the 6 month deferral.
Sourceshttps://www.lifeblood.com.au/blood/eligibility/sexual-activity
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/oct/09/restrictions-on-gay-men-donating-blood-should-be-scrapped-queensland-health-minister-says#:~:text=In%20Australia%20sexually%20active%20gay,from%20sex%20for%20three%20months.
https://healthtimes.com.au/hub/public-health/50/news/aap/end-of-gay-donor-ban-to-drive-lifesaving-plasma-surge/7950/

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StatusBanned (indefinite deferral)
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End Date(none)
DescriptionNo
SourcesNo