Press release

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…

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.

According to surveys conducted by the Finnish Red Cross Blood Service, blood donation is perceived as an easy way to help. The Blood Service's "Wonderfully Easy" campaign highlights the ease and…

Blood donation activities began in Finland in 1935 at the initiative of scouts. The example set by the scouts lives on and is still thriving. This year, the Finnish Red Cross Blood Service and the…

Business Finland has granted funding to the Finnish Red Cross Blood Service for the three-year DATA-INDUCTOR research project. The project's goal is to build models that accelerate and enhance…

The Finnish Red Cross Blood Service is organizing a unique blood donation event for the eighth time in collaboration with Åbo Svenska Teater on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, from 12 PM to 6 PM. The…

More than 400 organizations have already joined the Blood Service's workplace certificate. The certificate provides workplaces with an easy option to participate in social responsibility.

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…

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.

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…