Entry #1840: Blood donations by MSMs in Malta

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RegionMalta
IssueBlood donations by MSMs
StatusBanned (1-year deferral)
Start DateSep 20, 2019
End DateSep 1, 2022
DescriptionMSMs can now donate blood, but with a 1-year deferral. Deferral may be trimmed down to 4 months.
Sourceshttp://maltagayrights.org/tag/blood-donation/


Revision History (2)

Revision by Markissik. New entry

Old Value New Value (Current)
End Date(NONE)Sep 1, 2022

Revision by chae

Old Value (Original) New Value
ValueBanned (indefinite deferral)Banned (1-year deferral)
Start Date(NONE)Sep 20, 2019
NoteGay men are banned from donating bloodMSMs can now donate blood, but with a 1-year deferral. Deferral may be trimmed down to 4 months.
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Gay men are banned from donating blood MSMs can now donate blood, but with a 1-year deferral. Deferral may be trimmed down to 4 months.
SourcesPersonal experiences http://maltagayrights.org/tag/blood-donation/
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Personal experiences http://maltagayrights.org/tag/blood-donation/
Reports (8)
  • Newer law has been passed "There have been changes this past week. They are now equal rules to heterosexual people. "
  • Status is not correct "since September 2019, it has become legal"
  • Status is not correct "MSM blood donation is now allowed, but subject to a one year deferral period: https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/gay-men-will-be-allowed-to-donate-blood-as-of-next-week.735101"
  • Status is not correct "gays can donate blood now "
  • Status is not correct "Law is currently being amended"
  • Status is not correct "They can donate blood ! "
  • Status is not correct "They can donate blood ! "
  • Status is not correct

MelMcE created this entry.