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Restrictions on gay men donating blood being lifted today

Restrictions on gay men donating blood being lifted today — Until earlier this year, men who had sex with men had to wait a year before giving blood.

Mon, 28 Nov, 2022 - 11:22

Sally Gorman

Restrictions on gay and bi-sexual men donating blood are being lifted on Monday.

Until earlier this year, men who had sex with men had to wait a year before giving blood.

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