Current Version
| Region | China |
| Issue | Blood donations by MSMs |
| Status | Banned (indefinite deferral) |
| Start Date | 1998 |
| End Date | Jul 1, 2012 |
| Description | In 1998, China banned homosexual men and women from donating blood out of fear of spreading HIV. |
| Sources | http://www.latitudenews.com/story/china-says-lesbians-may-donate-blood-but-not-gay-men/ http://www.medicaldaily.com/china-lifts-14-year-ban-allows-lesbians-and-celibate-gays-give-blood-241162 |
Reports (1)
- Newer law has been passed
Revision History (2)
Revision by danlev
| Old Value | New Value (Current) | |
|---|---|---|
| End Date | Jul 1, 2002 | Jul 1, 2012 |
Revision by danlev
| Old Value (Original) | New Value | |
|---|---|---|
| End Date | (NONE) | Jul 1, 2002 |
| Note | In 1998, China banned homosexual men and women from donating blood out of fear of spreading HIV. | |
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| Sources | http://www.latitudenews.com/story/china-says-lesbians-may-donate-blood-but-not-gay-men/ | http://www.latitudenews.com/story/china-says-lesbians-may-donate-blood-but-not-gay-men/ http://www.medicaldaily.com/china-lifts-14-year-ban-allows-lesbians-and-celibate-gays-give-blood-241162 |
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