Make donating blood your new year’s resolution

THE South African National Blood Service had a successful 2019 thanks to its regular donors and incresing numbers of people who have started donating blood.

According to Mohamed Goolam from the SNBS, blood stock levels were adequate throughout the year and well over a million blood products were issued to patients requiring blood transfusions.

“The SANBS wishes to thank all blood donors for their support during 2019,” he said.

However, Goolam said over the past week, blood stocks have, for the first time in many months, dropped below the ideal level of five days cover due to the holiday period and associated decrease in blood donations.

A total of 3 500 donations is required daily to meet the demand of patients.

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“The SANBS encourages the public and current blood donors to find time this new year to donate blood and help us ensure another year of sufficient blood products so that every patient requiring a life-saving blood transfusion receives it when needed. Each blood donation can save up to three lives. Take your friends and family and commit to starting the year on a good note and offer someone in need an opportunity to do the same with their loved ones,” he said, adding that the SANBS can only keep meeting the need of the public with the help of regular and committed blood donors.

Visit Musgrave Donor Clinic at 29 Musgrave Road, next to the Berea Congregational Church, Pardy Gardens Road to donate. Contact 031 201 3668.

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