SANBS to host various mobile blood clinics throughout February
Each unit of blood donated contributes to the ability of those who rely on blood donations to spend time with their families. Read more here:
The South African National Blood Services (SANBS) encourages all eligible donors to take some time out of their day to give the gift of life.
Each unit of blood donated contributes to the ability of those who rely on blood donations to spend time with their families.
Therefore, SANBS will host various mobile blood donor clinics throughout the month of February.
They will be as follows:
- February 8: Hope High School
- February 9: Siyamukela High School
- February 11: Village Walk
- February 12: Eyethu Junction (Madadeni) and PnP Family Market (Pioneer park)
- February 15: Phendukhani High School
- February 18: Theku Plaza Mall and Scott Street Mall
- February 19: Amajuba Mall and Boxer Store
- February 21: Amajuba High School and Durnacol Skills Hub
- February 24: Utrecht High School
- February 26: Eyethu Junction (Madadeni) and Pnp family Market (Pioneer Park)
- February 27: Village Walk
- February 28: Boston City Campus
You can donate blood if:
- You are between the ages of 16 and 75 years old (for first-time donors)
- You weigh a minimum of 50 kilograms (a minimum of 55kg for platelet donors)
- You are in good health
- You lead a low-risk lifestyle
- You consider your blood safe for transfusion
- You have had a balanced meal within four hours of donating blood
- You have not donated blood in the past 56 days (14 days for platelet donors)
- Your pulse is between 50-100 regular beats per minute.
SANBS staff will also screen you beforehand to determine your haemoglobin levels and blood pressure.
Visit the Newcastle Donor Centre at the Newcastle Mall (108 Allen Street) from Monday to Saturday, and help save lives. For more information, call 034 326 1127 or email customerservice@sanbs.org.za
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