insert_link Uncategorized Blood Transfusion Service of Namibia continues to face a severe shortage of blood The Blood Transfusion Service of Namibia continues to face a severe shortage of blood, with a significant decline in their reserves. To adequately meet the demand for blood in hospitals, NAMBTS needs more than 170 blood donations of various types daily. Titus Shivute, highlighted this pressing need. todayDecember 15, 2023 32
insert_link Namibia Blood Transfusion Service of Namibia is urging all eligible blood donors in Namibia to commit to donating blood The Blood Transfusion Service of Namibia is urging all eligible blood donors in Namibia to commit to donating blood regularly in a bid to help insure that the lives of thousands of patients leading up to the festive season. Frieda Vatileni- Asino from NamBTS. todayDecember 8, 2023 21
insert_link Health / Medical NAMBTS urges Namibians to donate blood this festive season In a crucial call to action, the Blood Transfusion Service of Namibia (NAMBTS) is urging all eligible blood donors in the country to make a commitment to donating blood regularly, aiming to ensure the well-being of thousands of patients as the festive season approaches. Despite persistent efforts to replenish blood supplies over the past weeks, NAMBTS reports that the blood reserves remain critically low, particularly for O-positive and O-negative […] todayDecember 8, 2023 8
insert_link Namibia Namibia Blood Transfusion Service secures over 62 units at Grove Mall Drive The 2nd of December drive at Windhoek's Grove Mall by the Namibia Blood Transfusion Service to secure more blood for the Festive Season, saw over 62 units secured exceeding the set target of 50. Salmi Shigwedha from NamBTS expands. todayDecember 5, 2023 35
insert_link Namibia Namibia’s blood stocks still dangerously low The Blood Transfusion Service of Namibia is still currently experiencing a shortage of blood says Supervisor of Marketing and Donor Relations, Titus Shivute, explaining that the country currently only has five days of blood supply banked. According to Shivute, the Service needs “over 170 blood donations daily in order to meet the demand for blood in hospitals”, with 9-12 days of supply banked being ideal. todayDecember 4, 2023 6
insert_link Local Namibian Blood Transfusion Service Urges Urgent Blood Donations Ahead of Festive Season The Blood Transfusion Service of Namibia (NAMBTS) is making an urgent plea to all eligible blood donors in Namibia to commit to regular blood donations, as the nation faces a critical shortage in blood reserves just days before the festive season. In response to this crisis, NAMBTS has organized an emergency blood donation clinic scheduled for this Saturday, December 2, 2023, at the Grove Mall in Windhoek, located in […] todayNovember 30, 2023 26
insert_link Health / Medical Namibia faces critical blood shortage, urgent need for donations The Blood Transfusion Service of Namibia is facing a critical shortage with reserves lasting only four days. Titus Shivute from NamBTS says there is an urgent need for over 170 daily blood donations to meet hospital demands. todayNovember 29, 2023 30