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Seerumisilmätippavalmiste lähikuvassa henkilön kädessä.
21.10.2025
Blood donation

A new eye disease preparation made possible by blood donors

The Finnish Red Cross Blood Service will begin supplying serum eye drops to patients suffering from severe dry eye and ocular surface diseases. This is a new preparation made from serum separated…

Viisi erilaisiin työvaatteisiin pukeutunutta ihmistä käärii hihaansa.
25.9.2025
Blood donation

At more than 500 workplaces people are already allowed to donate blood during working hours 

More and more workplaces are participating in helping patients by allowing blood donation during work time. The Finnish Red Cross Blood Service’s Workplace Certificate is now in use at over 500…

18.9.2025
News

Kimmo Ståhlberg is waiting for a stem cell transplant – Every fifth patient can't find a matching donor

Every year, hundreds of patients in Finland need a stem cell transplant, for example to treat leukemia or other serious blood disorders. A stem cell transplant may be the only way for recovery. The…

Donor app and the lifesaver badges on the screen.
9.9.2025
Blood donation

Blood Service App Reaches 100,000 Users – An Important Tool for Preparedness

The Finnish Red Cross Blood Service’s mobile application has reached a significant milestone: the app now has over 100,000 users, which is almost the same as the annual number of blood donors. The…