Do your part for the community and donate blood this National Blood Donor Month.
This month the South African National Blood Services (SANBS) is focusing on honouring the dedicated donors who heed the call to donate blood while inspiring others to do the same.
Your blood donation can save up to 3 lives! pic.twitter.com/UWISxceXml
— The SANBS (@theSANBS) June 10, 2021
While the country finds itself recovering from a unique set of circumstances, the need for blood has not slowed down – many people still need blood transfusions in hospitals.
This effort during a moment of exceptional distress highlights the importance of collaboration while encouraging government and national health authorities to support the development of necessary resources, systems and infrastructure, to boost the collection of blood from unpaid volunteers
“Attempts to save lives have been at the forefront of all blood donors’ minds and we want to thank them for their involvement and support. The growing realisation across the globe that giving blood is a life-saving act of solidarity and that services that provide safe blood and blood products are a crucial part of any healthcare system is amongst the core reasons we encourage you to continue donating and raising awareness on the importance of doing so,” said SANBS CEO Ravi Reddy.
To find out more about where you can donate blood, visit www.sanbs.org.za or call 0800 11 90 31.
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