Donate blood on Human Rights Day
The SANBS encourages healthy members of the public to visit their nearest donor centre to do their part for Human Rights Day.
Human Rights Day, marked annually on March 21, is a national observation and proclamation of the rights we enjoy in our country.
This iconic day is a stark reminder of the cost that was paid for the human rights we enjoy today.
Health is a basic human right.
Every year, millions of South Africans receive life-saving blood transfusions that are made possible by the selfless acts of donors.
A right that we all enjoy, owing to the comprehensive South African Bill of Rights preserved in our constitution.
The South African National Blood Service’s (SANBS) mandate, as an organisation, is to save lives and ensure that every citizen has access to blood transfusions when they are in need.
The SANBS supports the rights of every citizen and understands that access to affordable healthcare of the highest quality is a basic human right.
Under the theme, The year of unity, socioeconomic renewal and nation-building, SANBS acknowledges the role that blood donors play in helping it to serve the greater South African community.
On the foot of the Covid-19 outbreak, SANBS might be faced with a blood collection crisis.
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The SANBS encourages healthy members of the public to visit their nearest donor centre to do their part for Human Rights Day and donate blood.
The organisation continues to follow the guidelines issued by the NICD promoting healthy personal hygiene practices at all its fixed and mobile donor centres.
“We, at the SANBS, observe Human Rights Day to emphasise our commitment to equal access to healthcare services – which is one of the basic human rights.
“Anything that you, as an individual, can do to make a difference can and will change the lives of so many people in need,” said Silungile Mlambo, SANBS spokesperson.
The SANBS urges donors to take the necessary precautions to ensure the safety of their fellow citizens.
If you are feeling unwell or exhibiting any clinical symptoms of infection (fever, cough, runny nose, sore throat and shortness of breath), you are encouraged to delay donation until you are in good health.
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