Critical blood shortage in KZN
THE South African National Blood Service (SANBS) in KZN is experiencing a critical blood shortage.
“Current blood stocks are below the required five-day stock level. We are currently at 0.9 days of stock level.The recent school holidays may have contributed to this, however as we move to the festive season, we are looking to community organisations, schools, tertiary institutions and businesses to support our call and help us increase our blood collections. To all our regular donors please make your way to our donor centres and help us maintain adequate stocks so we can saves lives,” said SANBS KZN head of marketing, Charles Maharaj.
Minimum requirements to be a donor:
• Be between the ages of 16 and 65 years.
• Weigh more than 50kg.
• Be in good health.
• Live a sexually safe lifestyle.
To find your nearest clinic call 0800-11-9031 toll-free or visit www.sanbs.org.za.
