South African National Blood Service – Mother And Child Magazine

Every unit has a story: SANBS documentary reveals why blood matters

What happens to a unit of blood after someone rolls up their sleeve and donates? Who receives it? What does that blood mean to a person fighting for their life? And what would happen if the blood needed in an emergency simply wasn’t available? These are some of the questions explored in the South African

SANBS urges donors to donate as blood stocks come under pressure

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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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