Annual Report 2024

Review by the Chief Executive

In 2024, the Blood Service focused on strengthening the continuity of operations and responding to changes in the operating environment.
– Pia Westman, Chief Executive of the Blood Service
Review by the Chief Executive
170 365
whole blood donations
110 681
blood donors
75 736
Stem Cell Registry members
70 961
Bio Bank donors
156 705
red blood cell products to hospitals
The Chief Executive of the Blood Service Pia Westman

Review by the Chief Executive

Two men donating blood and a nurse.

Blood Donation

Red blood cell bags in the Blood Service's blood storage.

Blood Products

Gel card related to blood group studies.

Laboratory services

The nurse is preparing the patient for a red blood cell transfusion.

Clinical contacts and haemovigilance

2 young people present joining specimen swabs

Stem Cell Registry

The researcher at the Blood Service Biobank carries a test tube rack.

Biobank and sample service

Advanced Cell Therapy Centters worker in clenroom

Advanced Cell Therapy Centre

A researcher pipetting samples.

Research

A blood donor using the Donor app, displaying Life Saver badges.

Other operations

Blood Service light sign on the main office door.

Financial management

Solar panels on the roof of the Blood Service's headquarters

Responsibility

The Blood Service’s management group in October 2023.

Management

Blood Service staff outside the Vehkala main office.

Staff