BREAKING NEWS: BC GOVERNMENT TABLES LEGISLATION TO BAN PAID PLASMA

Posted on: April 29th, 2018 by webmaster

VICTORIA – Health Minister Adrian Dix today introduced the Voluntary Blood Donations Act, which will help preserve the integrity of Canada’s public blood and plasma collection system by preventing payment for blood and plasma collection in British Columbia.

“Our voluntary blood donation system is an integral resource that helps saves lives thanks to people who graciously donate,” said Dix. “We are taking action to prevent payment for blood and plasma collection, and to make sure that the donations people give benefit people in our province and Canada.”

Read the entire press release here.