Entry #1313: Blood donations by MSMs in Switzerland

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RegionSwitzerland
IssueBlood donations by MSMs
StatusBanned (1-year deferral)
Start DateNov 29, 2017
End Datenow
DescriptionIn early May 2017, the National Council approved a motion calling on all restrictions on gay and bisexual men donating blood to be lifted. According to the National Council, only risky behaviour should be a factor for blood donation, not one's sexual orientation. The motion, introduced by the Conservative Democrats, was approved 97–89.[66] However, this was rejected by the Council of States on 29 November 2017.[67] The 1 year deferral period for gay and bisexual men donating blood therefore remains in place.
Sourceshttps://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/politics/blood-donation_restrictions-for-male-gay-blood-donors-to-remain/43714568


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Old Value (Original) New Value (Current)
ValueBanned (1-year deferral)
Value Specialambiguous
Start Date0000-01-012017-11-29
NoteLegal for lesbians. Illegal for gays.In early May 2017, the National Council approved a motion calling on all restrictions on gay and bisexual men donating blood to be lifted. According to the National Council, only risky behaviour should be a factor for blood donation, not one's sexual orientation. The motion, introduced by the Conservative Democrats, was approved 97–89.[66] However, this was rejected by the Council of States on 29 November 2017.[67] The 1 year deferral period for gay and bisexual men donating blood therefore remains in place.
Sources(French) http://www.tdg.ch/sante/sante/Le-don-du-sang-restera-interdit-aux-gays/story/21592726https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/politics/blood-donation_restrictions-for-male-gay-blood-donors-to-remain/43714568

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