Give the gift of life – donate blood

BLOOD stocks fluctuate throughout the year, and with just a short while until the festive season is in full swing, the South African National Blood Service (SANBS) is urging people to donate blood.

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The SANBS is facing severe blood stock shortages to the extent that there may not be sufficient available blood for patients in need over the festive season.

The SANBS is urgently appealing to all potential and existing blood donors that are due to donate, to visit a SANBS blood donation site, to donate their precious unit of blood.

If you are able to host a blood drive, visit the SANBS’ website and book a blood drive.

Contact the call centre on 0800 11 9031.

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