SANBS urge residents to donate blood
The SANBS said blood stocks in the province have dropped below three days.
THE South African National Blood Service (SANBS) has called on residents to make a blood donation and help save someone’s life.
The SANBS said blood stocks in the province have dropped below three days.
A total of 3 500 donations is required daily to meet the demand of patients said chief marketing officer for SANBS, Silungile Mlambo.
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“This year finds us facing a unique set of circumstances not seen in many years. Even amid a pandemic, our annual observance has in no way lost its significance and importance. With hordes of people receiving Coronavirus treatment in hospitals, the need for blood has not slowed down,” he said.
“The SANBS encourages the public and current blood donors to find time 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.”
Visit www.sanbs.org.za or contact 0800 11 9031 to find out where you can donate blood in your area. In north Durban, residents can visit the Durban North Blood Donor Clinic at Kensington Square on Adelaide Tambo Drive. Contact 031 564 6070.
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