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Two people holding a Stemcellregistry-fabricmark.
9.2.2026
Press release

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…

Handling of samples in the Blood Service's biobank.
22.1.2026
Blood Service Biobank

Blood donors received information for the first time about their hereditary disease risk from the Blood Service Biobank

For the first time, the Finnish Red Cross Blood Service Biobank returned information to blood donors  about the risk of developing  haemochromatosis.

19.1.2026
Blood donation

Blood supply starts with donors – new blood donors play a key role

In 2025, a total of 107,878 people donated blood. Just under 19,000 of them were new donors.

10.12.2025
Blood donation

Blood donors needed to secure blood supply during Christmas

The Finnish Blood Service is currently inviting donors to book appointments in advance for Christmas week, as hospitals need blood products around Christmas and New Year. For blood product…

Last modified: 02.09.2024