Posts Tagged with "hiv&aids"

World Aids Day

Thursday, December 1, 2011

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I am pleased to have played my part in promoting World Aids Day today. Unfortunately, HIV rates in Scotland continue to rise.  It is clear to me that we need to start talking about our sexual health. As Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on HIV and AIDS, I want to show that having [...]

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New rules allow gay men to give blood

Friday, September 9, 2011

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I was pleased to hear the recent announcement to allow gay men to donate blood.  The removal of the lifetime ban in England, Scotland and Wales is a step in the right direction in removing discrimination from this legislation.  However, I predict that many gay men will be saddened that they still will not be [...]

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