Grifols pauses Canadian plasma collection

Grifols, a Spain-based for-profit plasma donation company, announced on August 13, 2026, that it would temporarily pause plasma collection at all its Canadian clinics. The decision came amid public scrutiny and regulatory pressure following the deaths of two donors at its Canada — Winnipeg clinics, including Rodiyat Alabede, and a Canada — Health Canada inspection that found multiple compliance issues. Canada — Health Canada issued a non-compliance rating for Grifols' Taylor Avenue site in Canada — Winnipeg and had previously imposed conditions on more than a dozen sites. Grifols stated the pause was due to 'unfounded attention' and that it would work with Canada — Health Canada and Canadian Blood Services to address concerns. Canada — Health Canada welcomed the decision, stating it would not impact Canada's blood supply. Advocacy groups, including the Manitoba Health Coalition, have called for a ban on paid plasma donations, citing a pattern of poor practices. Grifols maintains that donor safety has never been compromised.