Blood bank urges locals to give the gift of life this festive season
The South African National Blood Service is urging donors to come forward as we approach the festive season.
The service is calling on South Africans to give the gift of life and help it achieve the 3,000 units that need to be collected everyday.
KwaZulu-Natal currently has a blood stock of just 1.8 days, ideally a reserve of five days is required.
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The blood banks Dr Muzi Ngcobo says they will host a number of blood drives at popular shopping centres and hotspots in the coming weeks.ALSO READ: KZN blood shortage: Toti teen's life on the line
For a full list of donor centres, you can visit the SANBS website on www.sanbs.org.za or call 0800 11 9031.