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Summer Campaign 2024

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From First Donation to Lifelong Habit: SANBS Aims to Grow South Africa’s Blood Donor Community This Summer Johannesburg, 05 November 2024 – As South Africans gear up for the festive season filled with excitement, fun, and family gatherings, the South African National Blood Service (SANBS) is launching its annual summer campaign. Recognising the increased demand […]

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SANBS CALLS FOR DONATIONS AMID DWINDLING STOCKS

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SANBS CALLS FOR DONATIONS AMID DWINDLING STOCKS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                                     1 June 2023 The South African National Blood Service (SANBS) is facing severe blood stock shortages. Current weather conditions and a higher than usual demand for blood have sent blood stocks plummeting. SANBS needs to collect 3500 units of blood a day and is urgently […]

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SANBS BATTLES STRAINED BLOOD STOCKS

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SANBS BATTLES STRAINED BLOOD STOCKS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                                                             3 FEBRUARY 2023 The state of the nation’s blood stocks is significantly low and the South African National Blood Service (SANBS) urgently calls on South Africans to give blood to help meet the heightened demand. “We are experiencing a high demand for blood from hospitals […]

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