Current Version
| Region | Cocos |
| Issue | Blood donations by MSMs |
| Status | N/A |
| Start Date | (unknown) |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | The Cocos Islands’ limited health infrastructure does not have the resources to offer blood donations. |
| Sources | https://www.lifeblood.com.au/blood/eligibility/sexual-activity https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/oct/09/restrictions-on-gay-men-donating-blood-should-be-scrapped-queensland-health-minister-says#:~:text=In%20Australia%20sexually%20active%20gay,from%20sex%20for%20three%20months. https://healthtimes.com.au/hub/public-health/50/news/aap/end-of-gay-donor-ban-to-drive-lifesaving-plasma-surge/7950/ https://shire.cc/en/your-community/medical-information.htm |
Revision History (6)
edited by DaisyGeekyTrans. No blood donations possible anyway.
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0 | Old Value | New Value (Current) | |
|---|---|---|
| Value | Banned (6-month deferral) | (REMOVED) |
| Special Status | Banned (6-month deferral) | N/A |
| Start Date | 2021 | (unknown) |
| Description | Under Australian laws, men who have sex with men cannot donate blood within the 6 month deferral. | The Cocos Islands’ limited health infrastructure does not have the resources to offer blood donations. |
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| Sources | https://www.lifeblood.com.au/blood/eligibility/sexual-activity https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/oct/09/restrictions-on-gay-men-donating-blood-should-be-scrapped-queensland-health-minister-says#:~:text=In%20Australia%20sexually%20active%20gay,from%20sex%20for%20three%20months. https://healthtimes.com.au/hub/public-health/50/news/aap/end-of-gay-donor-ban-to-drive-lifesaving-plasma-surge/7950/ | https://www.lifeblood.com.au/blood/eligibility/sexual-activity https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/oct/09/restrictions-on-gay-men-donating-blood-should-be-scrapped-queensland-health-minister-says#:~:text=In%20Australia%20sexually%20active%20gay,from%20sex%20for%20three%20months. https://healthtimes.com.au/hub/public-health/50/news/aap/end-of-gay-donor-ban-to-drive-lifesaving-plasma-surge/7950/ https://shire.cc/en/your-community/medical-information.htm |
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| Old Value | New Value | |
|---|---|---|
| Value | Legal | Banned (6-month deferral) |
| Start Date | (unknown) | 2021 |
| Description | Under Australian laws, men who have sex with men cannot donate blood within the 6 month deferral. | |
| Sources | https://www.lifeblood.com.au/blood/eligibility/sexual-activity https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/oct/09/restrictions-on-gay-men-donating-blood-should-be-scrapped-queensland-health-minister-says#:~:text=In%20Australia%20sexually%20active%20gay,from%20sex%20for%20three%20months. https://healthtimes.com.au/hub/public-health/50/news/aap/end-of-gay-donor-ban-to-drive-lifesaving-plasma-surge/7950/ |
| Old Value | New Value | |
|---|---|---|
| Value | Banned (1-year deferral) | Legal |
| Description | No | |
| Sources | No |