UK government advised to lift ban on gay men giving blood

Wednesday 22 June 2011

Medical experts have advised the UK government to lift its controversial blanket ban on gay men giving blood, warning that this could lead to blood shortages in the future. However, the government has given no clear indication that it will take the experts' advice.

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