Current Version
| Region | New Zealand |
| Issue | Blood donations by MSMs |
| Status | Banned (less than 6-month deferral) |
| Start Date | Dec 1, 2020 |
| End Date | May 4, 2026 |
| Description | 12 month deferral periods were dropped to 3 months across multiple categories of donor, including MSMs. |
| Sources | https://www.nzblood.co.nz/assets/Uploads/Blood-Donation-2020-Community-Summary-and-QA.pdf https://www.nzblood.co.nz/news/2026/new-zealand-blood-service-to-change-sexual-activity-screening-for-all-donors |
Revision History (2)
| Old Value (Original) | New Value (Current) | |
|---|---|---|
| End Date | (none) | May 4, 2026 |
| Sources | https://www.nzblood.co.nz/assets/Uploads/Blood-Donation-2020-Community-Summary-and-QA.pdf | https://www.nzblood.co.nz/assets/Uploads/Blood-Donation-2020-Community-Summary-and-QA.pdf https://www.nzblood.co.nz/news/2026/new-zealand-blood-service-to-change-sexual-activity-screening-for-all-donors |
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| Original entry | |
|---|---|
| Status | Banned (less than 6-month deferral) |
| Start Date | Dec 1, 2020 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | 12 month deferral periods were dropped to 3 months across multiple categories of donor, including MSMs. |
| Sources | https://www.nzblood.co.nz/assets/Uploads/Blood-Donation-2020-Community-Summary-and-QA.pdf |