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Health Canada Investigates Plasma Donor Deaths in Winnipeg

3/15/2026

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Health Canada is investigating two plasma donor deaths at Grifols centers in Winnipeg, including Rodiyat Alabede, 22, who died on October 25, 2025.
A second donor died January 30, 2026 at another Grifols location in Winnipeg.
Grifols offers paid plasma donations at $30–$100 per donation.
The Manitoba government is considering a ban on paid plasma donations in light of these fatalities.

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Health Canada is investigating two plasma donor deaths at Grifols centers in Winnipeg, including Rodiyat Alabede, 22, who died on October 25, 2025.
A second donor died January 30, 2026 at another Grifols location in Winnipeg.
Grifols offers paid plasma donations at $30–$100 per donation.
The Manitoba government is considering a ban on paid plasma donations in light of these fatalities.