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flag New Zealand will allow men who have sex with men to donate blood by mid-2026, replacing a three-month ban with risk-based assessments.

flag New Zealand plans to allow men who have sex with men to donate blood by mid-2026, replacing a blanket three-month abstinence rule with individualized risk assessments. flag The change, based on international evidence and studies like SPOT, follows reviews in countries such as the UK and Canada, where similar reforms did not increase HIV transmission. flag The NZ Blood Service is working with CSL Behring to implement new testing, training, and equipment. flag Advocacy groups support the move, citing fairness and safety. flag An exact rollout date is pending, but officials expect to announce a timeline early in 2026.

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