Straight from the Red Cross guidelines (https://t.co/SRWwhghmxH). Why certain populations cannot donate blood. Facts over feelings.
HIV treatment also known as antiretroviral therapy (ART) at any time - you are not eligible to donate blood.
IT’S NOT DISCRIMINATION, IT’S A PROTOCOL. Daming factors for u to be deferred as a donor. Sa daming tanong during screening to make sure na safe yung dugo nama donate, yan lang napansin mo. Top priority po ang safety ng pasyenteng makakatanggap ng dugo, hindi po feelings nyo.
Because this Filipino student is getting lots of unwarranted hate and criticism, let me share the acknowledgement in my own academic book where I thank my favourite #BL ship. It's completely normal to acknowledge everything that helped your academic work, even fannish things!