People with tattoos cannot donate blood in India

The report by WHO and news article by Times now shows that people with tattoos can donate blood in India.

The report by WHO and news article by Times now shows that people with tattoos can donate blood in India.Times Now reported that people can donate blood in India after 6 months of getting a tattoo. The 6 month period is essential due to the risk of blood-borne diseases and infections.

The World Health Organisation(WHO) has also released a report regarding blood donation. In the report, it stated that Individuals who have had acupuncture, piercing, tattoos, ritual scarification, or any other invasive cosmetic procedures should not donate blood until 12 months over from the period of tattoos being applied.

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