Did you hear about...Health #Canada is reviewing the deaths of 2 people who died after donating plasma at for-profit #Grifols clinics in #Winnipeg

[jnow@mstdn.ca]

Did you hear about...
Health #Canada is reviewing the deaths of 2 people who died after donating plasma at for-profit #Grifols clinics in #Winnipeg

These deaths have raised significant concerns regarding donor safety and prompted investigations into Grifols' operational compliance.

Clinics are in #Calgary #Regina #Saskatoon #SaintJohn were listed by Health Canada as non-compliant with blood regulations.

Safety Concerns: Concerns include poor donor screening, insufficient investigation of previous adverse events, and potential equipment issues.

#cdnpoli #abpoli #skpoli #Nfld
#privitization 🤬

[snowyca@social.vivaldi.net]

@jnow
How does one die donating it?

[jnow@mstdn.ca]

@SnowyCA

Good question.

"She said doctors didn't have much information to share, but told her Alabede's heart stopped beating while she was giving her plasma at the centre"

"The deaths are under review by Health Canada, which confirmed it received two reports of fatal adverse reactions in plasma donors — one in October of last year and another on Jan. 30, 2026"

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/2-people-die-after-fatal-adverse-reactions-while-giving-plasma-in-winnipeg-health-canada-9.7122868?__vfz=medium