106, 2016
#YouthTube2016 challenges young and aspiring filmmakers during Blood Donor Month
Blood Donor Month is celebrated annually in June with various events taking place to raise awareness for the need for safe blood. It is [...]
1805, 2016
Group O under great pressure in the Province
Group O under great pressure in the Province The Western Cape’s group O blood supply is under severe pressure and has reached a level of [...]
1803, 2016
Don’t forget to give blood during Easter
The hunt is on – not for Easter eggs – but for blood donors! The March/April school and Easter holidays are traditionally a difficult [...]
2902, 2016
Legislative Changes Regarding Blood Donors Aged 16-17
On 01 March 2012 all the provisions of the National Health Act, Act 61 of 2003, (“the Act”) came into effect and accordingly the [...]
902, 2016
WPBTS taking steps to prevent the spread of Zika virus through blood transfusion
The WP Blood Transfusion Service (WPBTS) adjusted its donor acceptance criteria in an effort to proactively ensure that no blood transfusion recipients will be [...]