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Canadian Blood Services seeks Health Canada approval to introduce new screening test for malaria


Wednesday, June 17, 2026
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Statement
On June 11, 2026, Canadian Blood Services made a regulatory submission to Health Canada to introduce a new malaria nucleic acid test (NAT) into its blood donor screening process. This test can identify very low levels of malaria parasites in a person’s blood.

Canadian Blood Services is advancing Canada’s blood system resilience


Thursday, June 11, 2026
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News release
June 11, 2026 (Ottawa, ON) - Canadian Blood Services is advancing a major future-shaping initiative, transforming its products and services to become more agile and resilient through innovation and collaboration.

Canadian Blood Services marks National Blood Donor Week by celebrating the donors behind Canada’s Lifeline


Monday, June 08, 2026
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News release
June 8, 2026 (Toronto, ON) — National Blood Donor Week is an opportunity to spotlight the generosity of donors and invite all those eligible to fill the donation chairs this summer