“Now that winter is upon us, the South African National Blood Service (SANBS) anticipates that blood stocks will fall below the desired level required for meeting daily demand,” said the SANBS in a press release.
“To ensure that a sufficient supply of blood remains available for recipients affected by different medical conditions, SANBS must collect 3 000 units of blood every day.”
Each unit of blood could save three lives.
The blood service said the cold weather, along with the school breaks, affect the blood service’s ability to collect the required units per day.
SANBS urges all donors to honour their donation schedule and encourage their friends, family and colleagues to join them and become regular donors if they meet the basic requirements.
Blood can be donated at 42 14th Avenue, Northmead.
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