THE Blood Transfusion Service of Namibia (NamBTS) says only 1% of the Namibian population donates blood annually.<\/p>\n
NamBTS spokesperson Titus Shivute says the service has observed a drop in blood transfusion, and to meet the demand for blood and blood products given to patients, it needs to collect an average of 160 blood donations daily.<\/p>\n
“Despite efforts by NamBTS to ensure there are sufficient blood and blood products available countrywide during the festive season and recent preceding public holidays, we have observed a significant drop in our blood reserves for patients in hospitals after the turn of the new year,” he says.<\/p>\n
Shivute says currently in reduced supply are the O-type and B-type blood groups.<\/p>\n
“We appeal to all blood donors to donate within the course of this week to ensure that lives are saved. With only 1% of the Namibian population donating blood annually, we need the assistance of more Namibians of all blood types to donate blood regularly this year,” he says.<\/p>\n
Shivute says donors should be between the ages of 16 and 65, in good health, and weigh more than 50kg.<\/p>\n
“They should be committed to helping others and lead a sexually safe lifestyle,” he says.<\/p>\n
NamBTS provides free transport for blood donors on request.<\/p>\n
All donors will receive a complementary N$30 airtime as a token of appreciation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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