Pink News carries this story today.
THT has stated its support in the context of regular review of the scientific evidence.
I have previously blogged that I am more sympathetic to the position of the current ban in respect of men who had anal or oral sex with men.
I do though note that in Australia there is a 12 month deferral for anyone having had 'male to male sex' and also has a provision of subjecting applicants who provide misleading information in their screening.
I think the Australian model is actually something worth looking at - I'm not aware of any countries having done away with any restrictions on men who have had sex with men donating and think it would be quite unsafe to so.
THT's (very brief) statement here of why they support the Blood Services approach to donor screening with respect to men who have had anal or oral sex with men and therefore pose a risk with regard to the safety of the blood supply.
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