Current Version
| Region | South Africa |
| Issue | Blood donations by MSMs |
| Status | Banned (6-month deferral) |
| Start Date | Oct 1, 2006 |
| End Date | May 19, 2014 |
| Description | Men cannot donate blood before May 2014, at the time it was a high risk for HIV and AIDS. They have since nulled the bill. A newer one has passed |
| Sources | http://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/sanbs-rules-on-gay-men-donating-blood-1.295752 |
Revision History (4)
| Old Value | New Value (Current) | |
|---|---|---|
| Start Date | Nov 1, 2007 | Oct 1, 2006 |
| Old Value | New Value | |
|---|---|---|
| End Date | May 2014 | May 19, 2014 |
| Description | Men cannot donate blood before May 2014, at the time it was a high risk for HIV and AIDS. They have since nulled the bill. A newer one has passed |
| Original entry | |
|---|---|
| Status | Banned (6-month deferral) |
| Start Date | Nov 1, 2007 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | (empty) |
| Sources | http://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/sanbs-rules-on-gay-men-donating-blood-1.295752 |
Reports (2)
- Newer law has been passed "The policy has been changed as of 20 May 2014 to allow MSMs to donate on an equal basis with everyone else. Source: http://www.mambaonline.com/2014/05/20/sas-gay-blood-donation-ban-finally-ends/"
- Newer law has been passed "As of 20/05/2014 South African National Blood Service (SANBS) will accept donations from anyone as long as they have been in a monogamous relationship for the prior six months, or celibate - regardless of sexual orientation."