What We Do
About Us – The Western Cape Blood Service is a non-profit, independent organisation operating throughout the Western Cape. We work without prejudice to supply safe blood and blood products to all communities in the region, from Cape Town all the way up to George. It’s our goal to deliver a world-class blood service in the Western Cape.
We Put Safety First
Our blood donors and blood recipients are our first priority. We use only the latest technology and research to ensure their safety, and to excel in the science of transfusion medicine. Each year we collect more than 150,000 units of safe blood that’s used to impact the lives of more than 455,000 people.
We Do It By The Book
To show how dedicated we are to being the best, we operate according to strict international standards as set out by the World Health Organisation (WHO). We also comply with the government’s National Health Act, and are accredited by the South African National Accreditation System (SANAS).
Join Us
We host regular blood donation clinics and blood drives across the Western Cape and would love to see you there as a potential or regular donor. We uphold the highest professional and ethical standards in order to deliver the best possible service to our communities.
Our Mission Statement
Western Cape Blood Service is a non-profit regional health organisation, dedicated to collecting blood from voluntary blood donors, and providing the safest blood products and efficient service to the community, while operating at the highest professional and ethical standards and remaining a viable organisation.
Our Vision Statement
To maintain a Blood Service that is appropriate to the needs of the South African Community. To be prepared to extend the service to provide for wider regional or national needs and to provide leadership in transfusion practice.