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13 August 2026

Article News Press release Professionals Research

How a Single Blood Test During Pregnancy Protects Babies in Finland

The blood group and any blood group antibodies of all pregnant women in Finland are tested centrally by the Finnish Red Cross Blood Service. The screening programme covers approximately 50,000…

04 August 2026

Article Blood donation News Press release

Bringing Blood Donation Closer to Everyday Life – 10,000 Donations in the Blood Donation Bus

The Blood Donation Bus, which travels around the Greater Helsinki area, has now reached the milestone of 10,000 blood donations. The bus brings blood donation closer to people’s everyday lives and…

21 July 2026

Blood donation Press release

The use of blood products does not decrease during summer – up to 800 blood products may be needed in a single weekend

Summer holidays and heat reduce blood donation, but the need for blood products in hospitals remains unchanged. During one weekend, the Blood Service supplies hospitals with up to 500–600 units of…

29 June 2026

Blood donation News Press release

Travel abroad may temporarily prevent blood donation – check the restrictions in time

Blood donors are needed all year round – also during the …

11 June 2026

Blood donation Press release

Finland’s blood supply is based on voluntary donors – World Blood Donor Day is celebrated on 14 June

On World Blood Donor Day, 14 June, we thank voluntary blood donors for their irreplaceable role in patient care. Finland’s security of supply is not built solely on reserves and systems, but on…

27 April 2026

Blood donation Press release

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…

30 March 2026

Blood donation Press release

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…

16 March 2026

Press release Professionals Research

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…

02 March 2026

Blood donation Press release

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…

09 February 2026

Press release Stem Cell Registry

Record number of patients received help through the Stem Cell Registry

During 2025, a total of 179 stem cell transplants were facilitated through the Stem Cell Registry – the highest number in its entire history. Last year, the registry’s membership grew to more…