From Medscape Medical News, 29 August 2025:
Gay and bisexual men, including those taking preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to prevent HIV infection, can now donate plasma in Australia without any waiting period after recent sexual activity, according to new donation criteria from the government-funded blood supply organization Lifeblood.
Lifeblood is also moving toward gender-neutral sexual activity assessments for blood donation, which means that all donors will be asked the same questions about their sexual activity. Read more.
Bianca Nogrady 