![]() Graham Sher, understands that some donors may still take offence at questions digging into their sexual history and sexual habits. He says the questions are still justified because “anal sex is a significantly higher risk factor” for HIV. The CEO assured that Canadian Blood Services took an evidence-based approach to make the changes, including statistical modelling and epidemiological research from Canada and internationally.įor example, the same procedural changes have been made in the United Kingdom. Sher says the changes will result in “no measurable increase in the risk” of HIV transmission. Canada’s history with gay men and donating blood Health Canada reviewed the requests and consulted scientists and medical experts in the field of blood safety.
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