In 1980s, before the Red Cross began to test donated blood for HIV, hundreds of Canadians were infected with HIV and-or hepatitis C.
The shadow of Canada’s tainted blood scandal has loomed over discussions to change the blood donation policy, discussions which have dragged on over years. “It’s the right thing to do and we are committed to regular review of this policy as additional data emerge and new technologies are implemented.” “We recognize that many people will feel that this change does not go far enough, but given the history of the blood system in Canada, we see this as a first and prudent step forward on this policy,” said Devine, who is vice-president of medical, scientific and research affairs at Canadian Blood Services. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.
