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Blood vending machine aims to reduce supply issues

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The South African National Blood Services (SANBS) has launched a smart blood fridge, aimed at reducing turnaround times for patients to receive blood. The fridge, called Bophelo, is currently being piloted at Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital in…

NdivhuwoMukwevho
March 7, 2023

South Africa faces critical blood shortage on the eve of holiday travel

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As South Africa enters the festive season, more accidents are expected as people travel home at the same time the SANBS has warned there is a shortage of blood.

thabo-molelekwa
December 3, 2020

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Rural communities willing to donate blood

Health, Our Health

Rural communities believe that while donating blood is an important service, most donors live in urban areas while villagers feel little is being done to target them as an untapped source of blood.

Zizo Zikali
June 14, 2018

Blood connects us all – World Blood Donor Day

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EASTERN CAPE – Every year on June 14 countries around the globe celebrate World Blood Donor Day – an event that serves to thanks voluntary donor for their blood.

Asavela Dalana
June 14, 2018

SANBS blood banks dry up

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The South African National Blood Service (SANBS) is facing a serious shortage of type O blood with just over a day and a half supply in its blood banks across the country. The blood donor organisation has appealed to citizens to make donations as a matter of urgency and become regular blood donors.