Two people die after plasma donation at Winnipeg collection centres

Two individuals, including 22-year-old international student Rodiyat Alabede, died after donating plasma at Grifols collection centers in Winnipeg, prompting a review by Health Canada. The deaths occurred in October 2022 and January 2026, with the federal regulator investigating but not establishing a direct link to the plasma donations. Grifols, which operates for-profit plasma collection centers, stated they found no correlation between the deaths and the donation process, emphasizing donor safety as their priority.

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