Media release

Summer Campaign 2024

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 STOCKING UP AHEAD OF SCHOOL AND EASTER HOLIDAYS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 7 MARCH 2024The South African National Blood Service (SANBS) is excited to extend its operating hours amid an enhanced collection initiative ahead of school closures and the Easter festivities. The extension is designed to encourage donors nationwide, to make use of this opportunity to step forward and donate.“We acknowledge that the current […]

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SANBS CALLS FOR DONATIONS AMID DWINDLING STOCKS

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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