More people in Switzerland can give blood from February

The criteria for blood donations in Switzerland will be relaxed from February 1. People who previously had blood transfusion, who spent a longer stay in the UK or who had certain medical procedures will be allowed to donate again, according to Swiss Transfusion SRC. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The basis for the adjustment was a comprehensive risk evaluation by a specialist group and approval by the Swiss Agency for Therapeutic Products Swissmedic, wrote Swiss Transfusion SRC, an independent institution of the Swiss Red Cross (SRC), in a press release on Tuesday. Accordingly, a period of four months after each transfusion now applies, regardless of the country in which a blood transfusion took place. According to Swiss Transfusion SRC, people who spent longer periods in the UK in the 1980s and 1990s will be allowed to donate blood again in future. + Blood shortage forces Swiss to consider their options A waiting period of one year applies for ...