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SANBS in critical need of blood donations

The SANBS are calling on residents to donate their blood as blood stock levels across the country are critically low.

15 hours ago

Dillon Pillay 1 minute read

South African National Blood Service’s Jamie Louis helps regular donor Christiaan Bester. Photo: Dillon Pillay

THE South African National Blood Services (SANBS) is calling on the public to roll up their sleeves and donate as stock levels are at a critically low level.

Also read: Help SANBS reach #3000unitsaday

The SANBS need to collect 3500 units of blood daily to meet patients’ needs and maintain its ideal five-day blood supply for hospitals.

Become a donor

To become a blood donor, you must:

Be between the ages of 16 and 75 years.
Weigh 50kg or more.
Be in good health.
Lead a healthy lifestyle.
Consider your blood safe for transfusion to a patient.

Where to donate

Residents in the Durban South can make use of the Bluff Towers Donor Centre. The Bluff Towers SANBS Centre is open:

Monday to Friday: 08:00 – 17:00
Saturday and Sunday: 08:00 – 15:00

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15 hours ago

Dillon Pillay 1 minute read

Dillon Pillay

He is a relatively new face in the journalism scene as he just recently graduated. He has a Bachelor in Journalism degree with a major in television. As a journalist at Southlands Sun he focuses on a variety of beats of news from hard news to social events and sports. He works as a multimedia journalist utilising his love for the camera and social media to good use.