Canadian Blood Services Wants to Scrap Ban on Blood Donations From Sex Workers

Friday, 27 May 2022 13:41

By Linda Morgan

Canadian Blood Services recommending Health Canada get rid of lifetime ban on sex workers donating blood.

Canadian Blood Services says it has asked Health Canada to get rid of the lifetime ban on blood donations from sex workers.

The blood donation service says it has recommended the agency replace the ban to be replaced with a one year "deferral" after paid sex work.

The ban on blood donations from individuals who have taken drugs or money in exchange was introduced 45 years ago.

Last month, Health Canada approved a request from Canadian Blood Services to end the blood ban from gay and bisexual men.

More from Local News

Man caught driving 3-wheeled pickup truck

Hamilton man arrested after spewing sparks on the QEW through St. Catharines on New Year's Eve
2 from Niagara named to the Order of Canada

Mary Ann Edwards of St. Catharines and Donald Triggs of Niagara-on-the-Lake were among the 80 new appointments announced today
$3.5M of Crystal Meth seized from drug lab

NRP Officers discovered a clandestine drug lab in a residential neighbourhood in Niagara Falls
NRP Searching for B&E Suspects

NRP are appealing for the public's help in identifying 2 suspects in relation to 3 break & enters on residences in Welland and Pelham
Welland CAO Optimistic for 2026

Jessica Ruddell is pleased with 2025 progress, but wants to build on that
Niagara Clinics Help Coughs, Colds

Niagara North Family Health Team says these are to help ease hospital ERs, meant for non emergencies
Clifton Hill Construction in January

The city says this is for Smart Pole installation for wireless services, lasting to the spring
Gas Prices to Hold Steady: Analyst

Prices have been seen as low as below a dollar in Niagara, and not expected to shoot up again until the spring or summer