Blood stocks of AB- is at a critical low of 2.1 days’ supply – with blood donors asked to visit their nearest blood bank or mobile clinic to help boost stocks.

Blood types, B-, O+ and O- are at a low of between 3.5 and 4.8 days’ supply, while the A+, A-, B+ and AB+ are in adequate supply with over 5 days’ supply on hand.

Last month, the South African National Blood Service (SANBS) launched its Be the Lifeline – Give Blood campaign to honour 25 years of saving lives through blood donation.

For SANBS, this is a powerful reminder that behind every unit of blood donated, is a future still unfolding.

From mothers safely holding their newborn babies for the first time, to accident victims receiving urgent emergency care, cancer patients continuing treatment, and children overcoming life-threatening illnesses, blood donors are the unseen force helping to protect countless tomorrows.

SANBS communication manager, Sifiso Khoza, said that behind every successful transfusion is a donor who chose to help someone they may never meet.

”Blood donation is one of the most powerful acts of humanity because a single donation can save multiple lives,” said Khoza.

“Blood cannot be manufactured. It can only come from people willing to give a part of themselves to save another life.

”We encourage South Africans to continue being the lifeline that so many patients depend on every day.”

Visit the blood donor centre at Boardwalk Shopping Centre, email customerservice@sanbs.org.za or contact 031 7196740/42

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