Entry #20768: Blood donations by MSMs in New Zealand

Current Version

RegionNew Zealand
IssueBlood donations by MSMs
StatusLegal
Start DateMay 4, 2026
End Date(none)
DescriptionFollowing 'landmark' changes to its sexual activity screening rules New Zealand Blood has dropped 3 month deferrals for MSMs.
Sourceshttps://www.nzblood.co.nz/news/2026/new-zealand-blood-service-to-change-sexual-activity-screening-for-all-donors


Revision History (1)

created by dshepherd

Helpful?
0
Original entry
StatusLegal
Start DateMay 4, 2026
End Date(none)
DescriptionFollowing 'landmark' changes to its sexual activity screening rules New Zealand Blood has dropped 3 month deferrals for MSMs.
Sourceshttps://www.nzblood.co.nz/news/2026/new-zealand-blood-service-to-change-sexual-activity-screening-for-all-donors