Govt proposes to drop repeat virus tests on plasma-based medicines

Paid plasma donors fear Manitoba will stop cash flow after deaths

As the provincial government mulls banning the practice of collecting plasma for pay, donors say the system has become a crucial lifeline in tough times.

Two plasma donors die at private Canadian clinics under federal investigation

Company that runs the sites says it has ‘no reason to believe there is a correlation between the donors’ passing and plasma donation’Two people have died in Canada after donating plasma at a chain of clinics that has been under scrutiny by federal inspectors for failing to keep accurate records, screen donors or maintain its machines.While experts say the deaths are exceedingly rare, critics say Canada’s embrace of private companies to handle bl…

Govt proposes to drop repeat virus tests on plasma-based medicines

India News: NEW DELHI: The Centre has proposed amending drug rules to stop repeating virus tests on medicines made from human plasma, saying the raw plasma used t.

Manitoba Health Minister says banning paid plasma an option after 2 deaths

Paid plasma could be banned in Manitoba, the province's health minister said after two fatal adverse reactions at Winnipeg collection centres were reported to Health Canada.