The Guardian Australia
·general
·4 hours ago
Australia expands blood donation eligibility for gay and transgender individuals
Starting Monday, gay, bisexual, and transgender Australians can donate blood if in a monogamous relationship, significantly expanding donor eligibility. This change is expected to add up to 20,000 blood donations annually, addressing former policies that restricted many based on outdated HIV-related fears. Lifeblood's CEO Stephen Cornelissen emphasized a shift toward individual risk assessment in blood donation criteria.
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