The FDA is proposing allowing blood donations from monogamous gay and bi men, relaxing policy restrictions widely criticized as discriminatory that date back to the 1980s AIDS epidemic.
The new proposed policy would eliminate the time-based restrictions on men who have sex with men and instead assess potential donors' eligibility based on a series of questions that assess their HIV risk, regardless of gender. Anyone taking medications to treat or prevent HIV, including PrEP, would not be eligible.
The changes are aimed at addressing criticism that the current policy is discriminatory and outdated, as well as one more barrier to bolstering the nation's blood supply. Blood banks already routinely screen donated blood for HIV.
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