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13.8.2026
Article

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…

4.8.2026
Article

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…

21.7.2026
Blood donation

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…

A blood donor enjoying a summer day.
29.6.2026
Blood donation

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

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

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