insert_link Health / Medical NamBTS Flags Critical Blood Shortage The Blood Transfusion Service Public Relations Officer, Frieda Vatileni-Asino, told NewsOnOne that blood stocks have dropped to critically low levels, enough to serve hospitals nationwide for only three days. She said reserves should ideally last at least 12 days and warned that the shortage endangers patients dependent on life-saving transfusions. Vatileni-Asino also outlined the causes behind the low supply. today9 January, 2026
insert_link Health / Medical Urgent Call for Blood Donations by NamBTS The Blood Transfusion Service has issued an urgent appeal for blood donations, urging the public to come forward and help save lives. Frieda Vatileni-Asino from NAMBTS emphasized that regular donations are crucial to maintain sufficient blood supply for hospitals and patients in need. today20 November, 2025
insert_link Health / Medical Last Blood Donation Clinics of the Year Set for December 14 The final Saturday clinics for the year will be held on tomorrow 14 December, in Windhoek, Walvis Bay, Okahandja, and Oshakati, with donations accepted from 08:00 to 15:00 at various locations. The Namibia Blood Transfusion Service encourages all healthy individuals aged 16 to 65 to donate, and in return, donors will receive a festive gift as a token of appreciation for their lifesaving contribution. NamBTS' Zita Tobin: today13 December, 2024
insert_link Namibia Blood Transfusion Services Urgently Calls for Blood Donations Amid Critically Low Stocks The Blood Transfusion Services once again is urging eligible members of the public to urgently visit their centres the country over as blood stocks are at critically low levels. NamBTS' Zita Tobin. today19 July, 2024
insert_link Namibia Blood Transfusion Services Urgently Calls for Donors Amid Low Blood Stocks The Namibia Blood Transfusion Services has issued an urgent appeal for eligible donors to visit their centers nationwide as blood stocks are critically low.Here's NamBTS' Frieda Vatileni. today10 July, 2024
insert_link Health / Medical Namibia Blood Transfusion Services’ Frieda Vatileni Talks On Need for Blood Donations In a recent conversation with Future Media, Frieda Vatileni from Namibia Blood Transfusion Services (NAMBTS) expressed an urgent appeal to the Namibian public. As the nation grapples with a critical shortage in blood supplies, Vatileni highlighted the pressing need for more donations to ensure the safety and well-being of patients in need. Current Blood Stock Levels Vatileni reported that the current blood stock is alarmingly low, standing at just five […] today10 July, 2024
insert_link Health / Medical INTERVIEW: Blood Transfusion Service Extends Gratitude on World Blood Donor Day As the world gears up to commemorate the 20th World Blood Donor Day, the Namibia Blood Transfusion Service (NAMBTS) extends its heartfelt gratitude to the generous souls who have selflessly donated blood over the span of six decades. Under the theme "Thank You Donors," this year's celebration, organized by the World Health Organization, acknowledges the invaluable contribution of blood donors globally, highlighting their role in saving countless lives and […] today14 June, 2024
insert_link Namibia Namibia Blood Transfusion Service and Oncology Center Provide An Update On Services And Client Visits In the realm of healthcare accessibility and service delivery, initiatives like the Namibia Blood Transfusion Service and the Namibian Oncology Center play pivotal roles in providing essential care to communities. The organization's Salmi Shigwedha highlights one of the challenges during the conversation with Future Media News. today29 May, 2024
insert_link Namibia Enhancing Healthcare: New Blood Donation Center Opens in Namibia In a notable development aimed at improving healthcare services in Namibia, the Blood Transfusion Service of Namibia and the Namibia Oncology Centre are pleased to announce the opening of a new blood donation center at the Namibia Oncology Centre premises, situated at in Eros. The inauguration of the donor center is scheduled for Wednesday, April 3. Here's NamBTS' Zita Tobin. today28 March, 2024
