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Have a heart and donate blood
The Namibia Blood Transfusion Service (NamBTS) hosts a blood donation clinic at the Channel Life Centre situated at 39 Post Street Mall between Wernhil and Town Square in Windhoek on Saturday between 08:00 and 14:00.According to marketing officer Salmi Shigwedha: “NamBTS needs all the help we can get from current and potential donors, and especially Group O donors so we can save the lives of patients such as mothers who bleed excessively during childbirth, cancer patients as part of their treatment, patients who are involved in trauma incidents and those who require various surgeries.”
Donors should:
- Be between the ages of 16 – 65.
- Weigh more than 50kg’s.
- Be medically healthy.
- Lead a sexually safe lifestyle.
- Be committed to helping others.
Tips when donating blood:
- Eat a substantial meal 3-4 hours before donating blood.
- Drink lots of water and/or juice before, during and after donation.
- Take it easy on the exercise after donation.
“All donors will receive N$30 airtime as a token of appreciation. Your assistance in helping spread this message is highly appreciated and potentially lifesaving,” Shigwedha said.