In anticipation of World Blood Donor Day on June 14, the SANBS asked everyone to go out to their local donor centres.
“This year, World Blood Donor Day finds us recovering from a unique set of circumstances that brought the world to its knees,” said the organisation in a statement, referring to the global health and economic crisis brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic.
The SANBS called on government and national health authorities to support the development of necessary resources to help boost the collection of blood.
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The organisation said it does not just need donors, but regular ones to ensure that bloodstocks remain stable. It stated that people who donate blood should remember that they are lifesavers.
World Blood Donor Day promotions from June 14 to 20:
i’langa Mall Donor Centre (passage between MTN and PEP Home)
• Mondays to Saturdays, 09:00-17:00
• Sundays, 09:00-15:00.
The Grove Shopping Centre (shop 5A between Postnet and Crazy Store)
• Mondays to Fridays, 09:00-18:00
• Saturdays, 09:00-16:00 (grand opening)
• Sundays, 09:00-13:00.
University of Mpumalanga Annual World Blood Donor promotion:
• Monday June 14, 10:00-15:00.
White River Pick n Pay (parking area):
• June 16, 10:00-15:00.
Barberton Pick n Pay (parking area):
• June 16, 10:00-15:00.
