Is Anaemia a Valid Diagnosis on a Blood Product Ordering Form?
While anaemia is considered a valid indication for a [...]
WCBS Staff Support the South African Guide Dogs Association on Shades Day
WCBS staff proudly joined in the fun on Shades [...]
WCBS Asks Donors to ‘Give Someone a Lifeline’ During Plasma Awareness Week
Cape Town, 06 October 2025 – The Western Cape [...]
How Donated Blood Saved New Mom Tayla Thorpe’s Life After a Postpartum Haemorrhage
Tayla Thorpe, a young expectant mother, was eager to [...]
The Extra Drop: From Cribs to Kennels, Your Impact is Life-Changing
When we launched the Extra Drop initiative in [...]
WCBS Staff Gives Back to Local Charities
At the Western Cape Blood Service (WCBS), giving [...]
WCBS Training the Next Generation of Medical Scientists
Did you know that the Western Cape Blood [...]
Your Blood Type Decoded: What Your Blood Group Says About You and Your Health
Explore the science, surprises, and significance of your blood [...]
What Is a Blood Bank?
If you’ve ever heard someone say, “They had [...]
From Paws to Patients: How Your Extra Drop Continues to Give After Your Blood Donation
Thank you to all our blood donors who opted [...]