In October 2025, Rodiyat Alabede, an international student at the University of Winnipeg, died of cardiac arrest shortly after donating plasma at a Grifols facility. Patient advocates are calling for a renewed investigation, citing a 'perfect storm' of inadequate safety protocols and poorly trained staff. An initial investigation by Health Canada found no connection between her donation and her death, but campaigners allege significant medical discrepancies between her autopsy and the health agency's report. Alabede's autopsy revealed she had cardiomegaly, which could have placed additional strain on her during the donation. Inspection reports indicated serious deficiencies in staff training and operational procedures, raising concerns about the adequacy of care provided to donors. Advocates are urging the suspension of Grifols's license until a thorough investigation is conducted. Alabede's tragic death follows another fatal incident at a different plasma donation site in Winnipeg, further highlighting systemic issues within Canada's plasma donation framework. The case has drawn attention to the historical context of blood safety in Canada, recalling a national scandal involving contaminated blood products in the 1980s and 1990s.