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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…

Two men and a Blood Service nurse.
22.7.2025
Blood donation

Blood donations drop during hot weather - Blood Service steps up efforts to recruit donors

The long hot spell and vacation season have reduced the number of blood donors. Normally, more than 600 blood donors are needed every day, but in recent days the number has fallen to less than 500.