A 19 year-old Indian man who frequently donated blood attempted to kill himself after learning that his own blood had transmitted the virus to a pregnant woman. He subsequently died from the … [Read more...] about 19 Year-Old HIV-Positive Blood Donor Dies After Suicide Attempt
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England and Scotland Ease Rules On Blood Donations By Gay Men
Under a series of equality reforms, gay men in England and Scotland will be allowed to donate blood three months after having sex. The reform also applies to sex workers. Previous rules prevented gay … [Read more...] about England and Scotland Ease Rules On Blood Donations By Gay Men
Switzerland Removes Lifetime Ban on Gay Men Donating Blood
Switzerland has lifted the lifetime ban on gay men donating blood following a request from Swiss Transfusion SRC last June. Currently, all men in Switzerland who have had sex with another man since … [Read more...] about Switzerland Removes Lifetime Ban on Gay Men Donating Blood
New York Artist Creates Stunning Sculpture Comprised of Gay Mens’ Blood In Reaction To FDA’s Donor Ban
New York City-based artist Jordan Eagles created a striking seven-foot-tall monolith called Blood Mirror that he constructed using the blood of nine gay men in response to the Federal Drug … [Read more...] about New York Artist Creates Stunning Sculpture Comprised of Gay Mens’ Blood In Reaction To FDA’s Donor Ban
Equality California Sponsors Resolution Urging an End to Gay Blood Donor Ban – VIDEO
Equality California has partnered with Richard Bloom to advance an assembly joint resolution urging Barack Obama to compel the Department of Health and Human Services and the Food and Drug … [Read more...] about Equality California Sponsors Resolution Urging an End to Gay Blood Donor Ban – VIDEO
