Event Brief
Calls for investigation after plasma donation death in Canada
Filed: May 20, 2026 at 4:05 PM ET
Summary: Advocates in Canada urged a new investigation into the death of a woman after a plasma donation.
WHO: Patient advocates in Canada
WHAT: Called for a new investigation into the death of an international student after a plasma donation, citing lax safety protocols and poorly trained staff.
WHEN: May 20, 2026 at 3:06 PM ET
WHERE: Canada
WHY: They cited lax safety protocols, poorly trained staff, and systemic issues at plasma donation sites.
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