Entry #4814: Blood donations by MSMs in Rwanda

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RegionRwanda
IssueBlood donations by MSMs
StatusBanned (indefinite deferral)
Start Date(unknown)
End Date(none)
DescriptionMSMs are not eligible to donate blood, due to the Rwandan Blood Transfusion Service having concerns over HIV infection rates.
Sourceshttps://www.newtimes.co.rw/article/169652/News/who-is-eligible-to-donate-blood-in-rwanda


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edited by beeurd. Updating - previous status was definitely incorrect. There may be a deferral period, but I haven't found a reliable source yet.

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ValueLegalBanned (indefinite deferral)
Descriptiondonors only can go once a year.MSMs are not eligible to donate blood, due to the Rwandan Blood Transfusion Service having concerns over HIV infection rates.
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donors only can go once a year. MSMs are not eligible to donate blood, due to the Rwandan Blood Transfusion Service having concerns over HIV infection rates.
Sourceshttps://www.newtimes.co.rw/article/169652/News/who-is-eligible-to-donate-blood-in-rwanda

edited by Ausyk

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ValueBanned (1-year deferral)Legal
Descriptiondonators only can go once a year.donors only can go once a year.
SourcesNo

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Descriptioncompletely legal donators only can go once a year.

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Value(REMOVED)Banned (1-year deferral)
Special StatusN/A(REMOVED)
DescriptionNo information available.completely legal

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StatusN/A
Start Date(unknown)
End Date(none)
DescriptionNo information available.
SourcesNo