Review One-year Ban from Blood Donation for Ex-offenders

Louis Ng asked whether the Ministry of Health will review the one-year ban on blood donations by ex-offenders after prison release.
The Health Sciences Authority maintains the ban based on World Health Organisation guidelines to protect blood supply safety.
The policy cites a higher prevalence of blood-borne infections among ex-offenders as justification for the deferral period.
The current deferral period is aligned with practices in developed countries like Australia, Canada, and the United States.
No immediate change to the policy was indicated, emphasizing the focus on blood safety standards.

Louis Ng asked whether the Ministry of Health will review the one-year ban on blood donations by ex-offenders after prison release.
The Health Sciences Authority maintains the ban based on World Health Organisation guidelines to protect blood supply safety.
The policy cites a higher prevalence of blood-borne infections among ex-offenders as justification for the deferral period.
The current deferral period is aligned with practices in developed countries like Australia, Canada, and the United States.
No immediate change to the policy was indicated, emphasizing the focus on blood safety standards.

Louis Ng asked whether the Ministry of Health will review the one-year ban on blood donations by ex-offenders after prison release.
The Health Sciences Authority maintains the ban based on World Health Organisation guidelines to protect blood supply safety.
The policy cites a higher prevalence of blood-borne infections among ex-offenders as justification for the deferral period.
The current deferral period is aligned with practices in developed countries like Australia, Canada, and the United States.
No immediate change to the policy was indicated, emphasizing the focus on blood safety standards.

Louis Ng asked whether the Ministry of Health will review the one-year ban on blood donations by ex-offenders after prison release.
The Health Sciences Authority maintains the ban based on World Health Organisation guidelines to protect blood supply safety.
The policy cites a higher prevalence of blood-borne infections among ex-offenders as justification for the deferral period.
The current deferral period is aligned with practices in developed countries like Australia, Canada, and the United States.
No immediate change to the policy was indicated, emphasizing the focus on blood safety standards.

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