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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…

In June 2024, Marika Kunnari from Oulu was puzzled by the sudden onset of back and chest pain. The pain did not ease, so she called the emergency department in Rovaniemi during her workday. What…

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…

One blood donation can help up to three patients and may save a life. Donate blood and you could win a fantastic hengenpelastaja (lifesaver) t-shirt! We’re holding daily prize draws among all…

Joining the Stem Cell Registry is now easier than ever. You can conveniently join the registry at any Finnish Red Cross Blood Service location. You’re welcome to stop by just to join the registry,…

Finland’s largest digital festival, Assembly Summer, returns to Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre from July 31 to August 3, 2025. As usual, the LastOnline blood donation campaign will be there in…

On Tuesday afternoon, July 22, 2025, there was a technical fault in the electronic health questionnaire and mobile app for blood donors, which prevented the services from working. The disruption was…

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.

The need for blood products does not decrease during the summer, even though many people are on holiday. That’s why blood donation is important all year round. However, summer travel can lead to a…

Pia Westman, Director of the Finnish Red Cross Blood Service, has been elected to the Executive Board of the European Blood Alliance (EBA), an organization that promotes cooperation between European…

The day is dedicated to thanking voluntary blood donors, raising global awareness about the need for blood products, and encouraging new donors to join.

The Blood Service is to start producing serum eye drops for the treatment of severe ocular surface conditions. The eye drops will be produced from serum derived from donated blood.