Entry #12073: Blood donations by MSMs in Saudi Arabia

Current Version

RegionSaudi Arabia
IssueBlood donations by MSMs
StatusBanned (indefinite deferral)
Start DateSep 23, 1932
End Datenow
DescriptionMSMs are not allowed to donate blood.
Sourceshttps://www.kfshrc.edu.sa/en/home/giving/blood


Revision History (2)

Revision by Pizzaslices412653. Prohibited in Saudi Arabia

Old Value New Value (Current)
ValueLegalBanned (indefinite deferral)
NoteThey don't ask people if they're gay or not when you are about to donate blood, you just donate as any other human being, unless you don't mention having sex with same gender or any kind of sex you'll be fine. MSMs are not allowed to donate blood.

Revision by johnnypedro

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NoteThey don't usually ask people if they're gat or not when you about to donate, you just donate as any other human being, unless you don't mention having sex with same gender or any kind of sex you'll be fine. They don't ask people if they're gay or not when you are about to donate blood, you just donate as any other human being, unless you don't mention having sex with same gender or any kind of sex you'll be fine.
Reports (1)
  • Status is not correct "Donating blood as a man who have sex with other men is banned, in the donation centre you will be asked about you sexual activity and for men it’s banned for even being gay. "

johnnypedro created this entry.