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31 January 2025

Blood donation Press release

The number of men as blood donors is increasing

The proportion of men among blood donors increased in 2024. Last year, men made up 45 % of registered blood donors, compared to 43 % in 2023. The proportion of men has been steadily increasing in…

20 January 2025

Blood donation Press release

The Blood Service app is updated – blood donation is now more accessible

The renewed Blood Service mobile app caters to an increasing number of donors. The English and Swedish versions of the app make the app even more accessible.

10 January 2025

Blood donation News Press release

Blood donors' origin asked to find rare blood groups

Blood Service is looking for more donors of rare blood groups to ensure that blood products are available for all patients. Therefore, blood donors will be asked about their origin starting from…

02 January 2025

Blood donation Stories

Saimi Hoyer: “I can live a full life – thanks to blood donors”

Saimi Hoyer, entrepreneur, speaker and model, has been close to death because of her hereditary antibody deficiency. But now she’s feeling good. Effective treatment was finally found – a medicine…

02 January 2025

News Research

Pia Siljander appointed as Research Director of Blood Service

Associate Professor of Biochemistry, PhD Pia Siljander has been appointed as the Research Director of the Finnish Red Cross Blood Service starting January 2, 2025. In her role, she will lead and…

17 December 2024

Blood donation News

The blood donor app will be released in English and Swedish

On December 17th, the blood donor app will be released in English and Swedish. The new language versions will make the app even more user-friendly.

16 December 2024

Blood donation Press release

Help patients during the Christmas holidays - blood donation open also on Boxing Day

Blood donors are encouraged to be active on the days around the Christmas holidays, as patients need blood products every day. All blood groups are needed, but currently, there is a great need for…

29 November 2024

Blood donation Press release

Viral blood donor testing for hepatitis E to stop as epidemic subsides

In March, the Finnish Red Cross Blood Service began to test blood donor samples for the hepatitis E virus after a higher rate of hepatitis E infections were observed in Finland. After discussions…

13 November 2024

Blood donation Press release Research

Research data on iron values provides recommendations for blood donation

Blood Service researchers have published new research information on the health of women who donate blood. Based on this information, recommendations and guidelines for blood donation have been…

23 October 2024

Press release Research

The Blood Service Research Fund awards grants for donor research and the development of treatments for serious illnesses

The Blood Service Research Fund has awarded new research grants for research projects focused on blood and tissue donation, as well as on the compatibility between the recipient and donor. Grants…

09 October 2024

Blood donation News

The Blood Service is developing its emergency communications

The Blood Service will test emergency communication tools on its website and in its mobile application on 11th of October. The test will not require any action from blood donors.

04 October 2024

Blood donation Press release

Garrison donations are the cornerstone of maintaining blood stocks

The Blood Service and the Finnish Defence Forces both play an important role in maintaining preparedness in the society. The organisations also have a long, shared history that dates back to the war…