The Sunday Mail
Emmanuel Kafe
THE National Blood Service of Zimbabwe (NBSZ) is appealing for eligible blood donors to donate blood amidst indications that the blood bank is critically running low on stocks.
Whilst a healthy blood bank should have at least five days’ supply, the bank is currently sitting on less than a day’s supply.
The NBSZ communications officer, Mr Ephraim Mubayi, said the blood stocks levels have been affected by the prevailing Covid-19 induced lockdown which has restricted movement for most blood donors.
“NBSZ is urgently appealing for blood donors of all blood groups to come forward and make that life-saving donation as the blood stocks are critically low. The Covid-19 pandemic has created challenges that have impacted on blood stocks globally and Zimbabwe has not been spared,” he said.
