Gay Blood Donations

• Héma-Québec now accepts blood donations from men who have sex with other men

  December 4 marks the end of the organization rule that states that men mustn't have had sex with other men for a period of three months in order to be eligible blood donors.

  Canada

  Dec 4, 2022
  
• Conservative MP pushes health minister to end limits on blood donations from gay men

  Eric Duncan, the first openly gay man to serve in the Tory caucus, pressed Patty Hajdu repeatedly, including a direct question on whether she'd accept a blood donation from him.

  Health

  Nov 27, 2020
  
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• Canada’s limitations on gay blood donations ‘ridiculous’: HIV researchers

  Canadian Blood Services' restrictions on blood donations by gay men are much harsher than required to ensure safety, say some HIV researchers.

  Health

  Jun 28, 2016