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Canada Probes Fatal Plasma Donations at Grifols Clinics

3/12/2026

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Health officials in Canada are investigating the deaths of two plasma donors at Grifols clinics in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
The first death occurred on October 25, 2025, involving 22-year-old Rodiyat Alabede.
A second death occurred on January 30, 2026, and Health Canada reported that both donors experienced distress during the donation.
Investigations revealed deficiencies in record-keeping and donor screening at some Grifols facilities.

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Health officials in Canada are investigating the deaths of two plasma donors at Grifols clinics in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
The first death occurred on October 25, 2025, involving 22-year-old Rodiyat Alabede.
A second death occurred on January 30, 2026, and Health Canada reported that both donors experienced distress during the donation.
Investigations revealed deficiencies in record-keeping and donor screening at some Grifols facilities.