Namibia’s Blood Reserves Only Enough for One Day, Nambts Urges Donations

The Blood Transfusion Service of Namibia (NamBTS) has confirmed a critical blood shortage, with the current supply only enough to last a day.

NamBTS spokesperson Frieda Asino-Vatileni confirmed to The Namibian on Monday that the service is urgently appealing to the public to donate blood, saying that donations are critical in saving lives.

She said the blood stock for 5 January is the last available supply.

The shortage comes at a time when road accidents remain high across the country, increasing…