Entry #2019: Blood donations by MSMs in Costa Rica

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RegionCosta Rica
IssueBlood donations by MSMs
StatusBanned (indefinite deferral)
Start DateSep 13, 1990
End DateAug 1, 2007
DescriptionCosta Rica banned gays from donating blood with Executive Decree 19933-S. The Degree was published in the Sept. 13, 1990 edition of the official government newspaper, La Gaceta. The order specifically identified gay men, sex workers, intravenous drug users and others as “high risk” for blood donation, citing concerns about HIV-AIDS.
Sourceshttps://ticotimes.net/2014/05/27/taboo-on-lgbt-blood-donation-lingers-according-to-survey#:~:text=Costa%20Rica%20banned%20gays%20from,S%2C%20published%20in%20the%20Sept.


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ValueLegalBanned (indefinite deferral)
Start Date(unknown)Sep 13, 1990
End Date(none)Aug 1, 2007
DescriptionNo restrictions about gay sexCosta Rica banned gays from donating blood with Executive Decree 19933-S. The Degree was published in the Sept. 13, 1990 edition of the official government newspaper, La Gaceta. The order specifically identified gay men, sex workers, intravenous drug users and others as “high risk” for blood donation, citing concerns about HIV-AIDS.
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No restrictions about gay sex Costa Rica banned gays from donating blood with Executive Decree 19933-S. The Degree was published in the Sept. 13, 1990 edition of the official government newspaper, La Gaceta. The order specifically identified gay men, sex workers, intravenous drug users and others as “high risk” for blood donation, citing concerns about HIV-AIDS.
Sourceshttp://www.bbc.com/mundo/noticias/2015/12/151222_salud_paises_prohiben_donar_sangre_homosexuales_lv
https://ticotimes.net/2014/05/27/taboo-on-lgbt-blood-donation-lingers-according-to-survey#:~:text=Costa%20Rica%20banned%20gays%20from,S%2C%20published%20in%20the%20Sept.
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http://www.bbc.com/mundo/noticias/2015/12/151222_salud_paises_prohiben_donar_sangre_homosexuales_lv https://ticotimes.net/2014/05/27/taboo-on-lgbt-blood-donation-lingers-according-to-survey#:~:text=Costa%20Rica%20banned%20gays%20from,S%2C%20published%20in%20the%20Sept.

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StatusLegal
Start Date(unknown)
End Date(none)
DescriptionNo restrictions about gay sex
Sourceshttp://www.bbc.com/mundo/noticias/2015/12/151222_salud_paises_prohiben_donar_sangre_homosexuales_lv