Current Version
Region | South Africa |
Issue | Blood donations by MSMs |
Status | Legal |
Start Date | Jan 2014 |
End Date | now |
Description | 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. Donors will be asked about sexual history rather than sexual orientation. Six month deferral instead applies to everyone with new sexual partners. |
Sources | http://www.mambaonline.com/2014/05/20/sas-gay-blood-donation-ban-finally-ends/ |
Revision History (1)
Revision by DuffdeNecker
Old Value (Original) | New Value (Current) | |
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Value | Banned (6-month deferral) | Legal |
Start Date | May 2014 | Jan 2014 |