Deaths raise concerns over selling plasma in Canada
The practice of selling plasma in Canada is under scrutiny following the deaths of two donors. Concerns about the safety of paid plasma donation have been raised, prompting criticism of the current regulations. The article discusses the process of plasma collection and the implications for donors and patients alike.
- ▪Two plasma donors have died, raising safety concerns about paid plasma donation in Canada.
- ▪Plasma is used to create medicines for individuals with immunodeficiencies.
- ▪The article features insights from a healthcare reporter on the regulation of plasma collection.
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Open this photo in gallery:Plasma is collected from a donor into a collection bag at a Canadian Blood Services location in Scarborough, April 16, 2026.EDUARDO LIMA/The Globe and MailShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountListen to this episode by clicking above or subscribe to The Decibel on your favourite podcast app or platform: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts and YouTube.Getting paid for plasma – the yellow-gold liquid part of blood – in Canada is still pretty new. It’s full of protein and antibodies and can be used to make medicine for immunodefficient people. But following the deaths of two plasma donors, the practice is facing criticism and concerns are being raised about its safety.
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