FOR the first time in many months blood stocks at the South African National Blood Service (SANBS) have dropped below the ideal level of five day’s cover.
This is owing to the long holiday period and associated decrease in blood donations.
A total of 3 500 donations is required daily to meet the demand of patients.
SANBS encourages the public and current blood donors to donate blood and help them ensure 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 the Uitenhage Blood Donor Centre at 2 Billson Street to donate the gift of life to someone in need.
- Visit www.sanbs.org.za or contact 0800 11 9031 to find out where you can donate blood. – REPORTER
