THE South African National Blood Service thanks the public for choosing to donate blood this winter, which improved blood stock levels significantly.
However, while blood levels are stable, the need for blood is unfortunately always prevalent.
This Women’s Month, SANBS is requesting the public to continue donating blood in honour of all mothers and children, especially those dependent on blood transfusions for their survival.
Research shows that around 36 per cent of blood SANBS collects is used for women who lose blood during childbirth and gynaecological cases as well as for paediatric cases like surgery of foetuses, infants, children, adolescents and young adults.
All South Africans who meet the minimum requirements are urged to commit to donating blood regularly. To be a donor you need to be between the ages of 16 and 65 years, weigh more than 50kg, be in good health and live a sexually safe lifestyle.
Visit Musgrave Blood Donor Clinic today, next to Berea Congregational Church, Pardy Gardens Road, off Musgrave Road. Contact 031 201 3668.
