Tag: transfusion safety
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NZ Blood moves to allow donations from men who have sex with men by mid-2026: why the wait?
A gradual shift in policy New Zealand’s blood service is preparing to begin accepting donations from men who have sex with men (MSM) by mid-2026. The plan marks a significant step in modernising blood-donor eligibility rules, aligning New Zealand with a growing trend toward evidence-based policies rather than blanket exclusions. Where the process started The…
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NZ Blood Rules Change: Why It Took So Long to Welcome MSM Donors in 2026
Introduction: A Policy Shift on the Horizon New Zealand is preparing to broaden its donor pool by allowing men who have sex with men (MSM) to donate blood by the middle of 2026. The move follows years of policy reviews, public consultation, and regulatory approvals. While the goal is to increase blood supply and save…