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Some say move to ease blood donation ban doesn’t go far enough
Albert Lea Tribune WASHINGTON — Federal officials have moved closer to overturning a decades-old ban on blood donations from gay and bisexual men, but activists said the proposed alternative would continue to stigmatize men who have sex with men. The Food and Drug … |
Jerusalem Post |
Former health minister: Israel should follow FDA in allowing blood donations …
Jerusalem Post German, who put homosexual/ lesbian rights among her priorities during her short time in office, said she hoped the committee she had set up to look into blood donation by “high-risk groups” would change the policy of the ministry and Magen David Adom … |
New York Magazine |
Gay Men React to the FDA’s Proposed Blood-Donation Guidelines
New York Magazine The Food and Drug Administration recommended changes to a 31-year-old ban on blood donations from men who have sex with men Tuesday, instead suggesting that potential male donors should have abstained from same-sex sex for at least 12 months … Local agencies react to blood donation recommendationsWZZM Bias in the FDA’s New Blood Donation RulesThe Atlantic FDA’s blood donation policy for gay men will impact LifebloodMemphis Business Journal News Every day all 815 news articles » |
The HinduFDA to ease ban on blood donations by gay menThe HinduFederal officials have moved closer to overturning a decades-old ban on blood donations from gay and bisexual men, but activists say the proposed alternative would continue to stigmatize me…
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FDA Easing Ban on Gays, to Let Some Give Blood
New York Times WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday that it would scrap a decades-old lifetime prohibition on blood donation by gay and bisexual men, a major stride toward ending what many had seen as a national policy of … |
WOODTV.com |
FDA recommends ending lifetime gay blood donation ban
WOODTV.com WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal health officials are recommending an end to the nation’s lifetime ban on blood donations from gay and bisexual men, a 31-year-old policy that many medical groups and gay activists say is no longer justified. The Food and Drug … |
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Gay Groups Decry New FDA Rule Requiring Celibacy to Donate Blood
NBCNews.com Gay rights groups rejected a decision by the FDA to ease the blanket ban on gay and bisexual men donating blood, saying the agency’s requirement that this group of donors abstain from sex for a year before giving was “offensive” and imposed a “de facto … |
Deutsche Welle |
US moves to lift ban on blood donations from homosexual men
Deutsche Welle “The agency will take the necessary steps to recommend a change to the blood donor deferral period for men who have sex with men from indefinite deferral to one year since the last sexual contact,” said a statement from FDA Director Margaret Hamburg. |
Gizmodo |
The FDA Blew Its Chance to End the Ridiculous Ban on Gay Blood Donation
Gizmodo So much for ending government-mandated discrimination. The FDA today eased restrictions on blood donation for gay and bisexual men—but only if they haven’t had any sex in the past year. Good try, FDA, but this is still messed up. The glaringly … |
Times of IndiaUS moves to end ban on blood donations by gay menTimes of IndiaAdditionally, studies conducted by the US government suggest gay and bisexual men are actually more likely to abide by donation guidelines under a 12-month prohibition period….