Campaigners call for changes to Ireland s restriction of blood donation by gay men
The Irish Blood Transfusion Service imported a supply of blood from the UK earlier this week. By Niall O Connor Sunday 4 Jul 2021, 7:30 AM 9 hours ago 13,578 Views 33 Comments
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CAMPAIGNERS HAVE THIS week criticised the need to import blood from Britain without addressing restrictions on Irish gay and bisexual men from donating blood.
On Wednesday the Irish Blood Transfusion Service (IBTS) announced it was importing a bulk consignment of blood from the UK for the first time since the late 1990s due to a current shortage in supply.
Limited access to HIV services during pandemic an ongoing concern for LGBT+ community
Closures and scaledowns of sexual health services have raised issues for HIV prevention and testing. By Lauren Boland Sunday 4 Jul 2021, 6:30 AM 8 hours ago 6,276 Views 9 Comments
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SOME PEOPLE WHO “urgently need” the support of HIV services have not been receiving it during the pandemic as restrictions limited the accessibility of clinics.
Closures and scaledowns of sexual health services over the last 15 months have significantly impacted access to HIV testing and support, threatening to undermine progress on HIV in Ireland.
In particular, the Gay Men’s Health Service (GMHS) in Dublin has been closed or operating with reduced services since the onset of restrictions last yea
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