The blood stock levels at present have been labelled ‘critical’ by SANBS (SA National Blood Services) staff, who are calling for donations at the Richards Bay branch – but less than 1% of South Africans are active blood donors.

What are the factors that may be preventing thousands of residents from donating blood – and saving a life?

To reassure potential donors, we look at the donation process, do a walk-through of the Richards Bay donor centre, meet the friendly nursing staff there and answer the questions asked most frequently by those who are unsure whether or not to give the life-saving gift of their blood.

Read Full Article