The South African National Blood Service (SANBS) is calling on eligible South Africans to donate blood amid declining national blood stocks. SANBS aims to maintain a five-day blood supply to ensure hospitals have access to blood when patients need it. To meet daily demand, SANBS needs to collect 3 500 units of blood each day.
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Every year, millions of people around the world are affected by viral hepatitis, yet many don’t realise they are living with the infection. Often referred to as a ‘silent disease’, hepatitis can quietly damage the liver for months or even years before symptoms begin to appear. Because symptoms often don’t appear until the disease has
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Every Mandela Day, South Africans answer the call to make a difference. Across the country, people dedicate 67 minutes to uplifting others by serving meals, painting schools, planting trees, mentoring young people and supporting those in need. But what if your 67 minutes could leave a legacy of hope? What if they could help save
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This is one call that can’t be ignored. No spam. No robocall. Just a real opportunity to save lives. Following the festive season, blood collections across the country have decreased, while the need for blood has remained constant and critical. In response, the South African National Blood Service (SANBS) has launched a national blood donation
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As South Africans settle into the new year, the SA National Blood Service (SANBS) would like to warmly welcome everyone back and express appreciation to all donors for their continued generosity. Your commitment throughout the year helps save countless lives, and SANBS remains grateful for every person who takes the time to donate. As the
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The South African National Blood Service (SANBS) is proud to launch National Blood Donor Month (NBDM) 2025 under the inspiring global theme, “Give blood, give hope: together we save lives.” This year’s campaign celebrates the life-changing impact of blood donors and the powerful message of community, compassion, and solidarity that underpins every donation. World Blood Donor Day
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Blood cancer, a term covering several malignant diseases of the bone marrow or blood-forming system, accounts for 33% of all childhood cancers in South Africa. Currently, nearly 5 000 children are living with the condition. For parents and caregivers, the emotional and financial strain can be overwhelming, often leaving them struggling to cope. Palesa Mokomele,
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Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality health cover, dispels the common myths around blood donation and encourages more people to partake in this vital act of kindness. Every year on 14 June, World Blood Donor Day is celebrated globally to raise awareness of the importance of blood and blood product donations. “Worldwide, the need
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