Canadian plasma clinics pause collections after deaths of two donors
Canadian plasma clinics operated by Grifols have paused collections following the deaths of two donors and a government investigation. Health Canada issued a notice of non-compliance citing failures to follow blood safety regulations.
An autopsy showed Rodiyat Alabede, 22, died of cardiac arrest shortly after donating plasma in Winnipeg in 2025. Photograph: gofundme An autopsy showed Rodiyat Alabede, 22, died of cardiac arrest shortly after donating plasma in Winnipeg in 2025. Photograph: gofundme Canada Canadian plasma clinics pause collections after deaths of two donors Grifols, which runs private chain of clinics, to temporarily stop taking donations after new government investigation
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