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Gay men to be able to donate blood by August

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New testing equipment would make it possible for certain diseases to be detected earlier, among them the HIV virus and the West Nile virus. Photo: Jonathan Borg

New testing equipment would make it possible for certain diseases to be detected earlier, among them the HIV virus and the West Nile virus. Photo: Jonathan Borg

Gay men should be able to donate blood by August while those who go abroad might not have to wait months to contribute to the reserves, as health authorities are investing in new equipment.

The equipment screens blood to reduce the risk of transfusion-transmitted infections and will also test people for viruses they might have contracted from abroad. Read More

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