Press release

27 April 2026

Blood donation Press release

More new blood donors needed across Finland

The Finnish Red Cross Blood Service aims to recruit 22,000 new blood donors this year. A broad donor base is essential for Finland's security of supply – one that does not need to donate too…

30 March 2026

Blood donation Press release

More people will be able to donate blood – restriction on people who lived in the UK removed

Starting on 30 March 2026, the permanent ban on blood donation in Finland for people who lived in the United Kingdom between 1980 and 1996 will be lifted. On the same day, the upper age limit for…

16 March 2026

Press release Professionals Research

Call for Applications: Blood Service Research Fund Grants 2026

Applications for the 2026 grants from the Blood Service Research Fund are now open to researchers. The aim of the grants is to…

02 March 2026

Blood donation Press release

Work communities as blood donors are an important part of Finland’s blood supply

Finland continuously needs new blood donors from different population groups, and workplaces have a significant opportunity to contribute. Already more than 550 workplaces allow blood donation during…

09 February 2026

Press release Stem Cell Registry

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…

22 January 2026

Blood Service Biobank Press release Professionals Research

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 January 2026

Blood donation Press release

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 December 2025

Blood donation Press release

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…

04 December 2025

Blood donation Press release Professionals Research

Doctoral Dissertation: Whole Blood as a Promising Option in Prehospital Care for Bleeding Patients

Sanna Susila’s doctoral research shows that whole blood products can be an effective alternative in prehospital care for patients with severe bleeding.

06 November 2025

Blood donation Blood Service Biobank Press release

Doctoral dissertation: Blood Donation Is a Good Way to Help and Support Research

In her sociology doctoral dissertation, to be examined on November 7, Master of Social Sciences Vera Raivola explored blood donors’ views on blood donation and participation in biobank research.…

05 November 2025

News Press release Research

Grants from the Blood Service Research Fund for research on the blood supply chain and tissue donation

The Blood Service Research Fund of the Finnish Red Cross Blood Service has awarded new grants for research focused on strengthening the blood supply chain and multidisciplinary studies on the…

21 October 2025

Blood donation Cell therapies Press release Professionals

A new eye disease preparation made possible by blood donors

The Finnish Red Cross Blood Service will begin supplying serum eye drops to patients suffering from severe dry eye and ocular surface diseases. This is a new preparation made from serum separated…