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More new blood donors needed across Finland
The Finnish Red Cross Blood Service aims to recruit 22,000 new blood donors this year. A broad donor base is essential for Finland's security of supply – one that does not need to donate too…
More people will be able to donate blood – restriction on people who lived in the UK removed
Starting on 30 March 2026, the permanent ban on blood donation in Finland for people who lived in the United Kingdom between 1980 and 1996 will be lifted. On the same day, the upper age limit for…
Call for Applications: Blood Service Research Fund Grants 2026
Applications for the 2026 grants from the Blood Service Research Fund are now open to researchers. The aim of the grants is to…
Work communities as blood donors are an important part of Finland’s blood supply
Finland continuously needs new blood donors from different population groups, and workplaces have a significant opportunity to contribute. Already more than 550 workplaces allow blood donation during…