More active blood donors needed to keep supply flowing
Blood donation plays a vital and often life-saving role in surgical care, yet fewer than 1% of South Africans are active donors
13 June 2025 - 04:30
Ahead of World Blood Donor Day on Saturday, the South African National Blood Service (SANBS) and a specialist surgeon have made an appeal for more people to give blood regularly to ensure a safe and sufficient blood supply in the healthcare system...
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