A Deadly Connection: The Plasma Donation Mystery in Winnipeg The tragic death of Rodiyat Alabede, a 22 year old international student who died after donating plasma at a Winnipeg for profit centre, has raised disturbing questions about the safety of Canada's blood donation system.
Alabede's family representative is pushing for Health Canada to reopen its investigation into her death.
A Pattern of Risk The recent revelation that Alabede died from dilated cardiomegaly – an enlarged heart – while donating plasma raises serious concerns about the risks associated with plasma donation.