SANBS call for donations amidst blood crisis

THE South African National Blood Service (SANBS) is calling for blood donations to help boost dwindling blood stocks.

With a target of 4000 units of blood, SANBS is calling eligible donors to help reach the daily collection target of at least 4000 units of blood. 

According to SANBS, blood stocks are so low that there would be no provision for people in life-threatening emergency situations. 

“Blood stocks have dropped to critically low levels. The immediate impact is an inability to issue blood in emergencies and the possible loss of lives. SANBS needs healthy donors to give blood now. It will take all of us to keep South Africa’s lifeblood flowing,” said Dennis Ngongoma, donor relations practitioner for SANBS.

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In addition to blood donors, SANBS is calling on companies and community groups to consider offering up their premises for blood drive venues. 

“We are also asking leaders at companies, churches, universities and schools to also allow the blood service to better reach its donors by making venues available,” said Ngongoma. 

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SANBS urged anyone who is able to host a blood drive to visit the website: sanbs.org.za to book a blood drive and find out more about other ways to get involved. 

For more information, call SANBS on 0800 119 031 or email: customerservice@sanbs.org.za

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