South African National Blood Service facing severe shortages, in need of blood donations Share The South African National Blood Service (SANBS) is facing severe blood stock shortages, to the extent that there may not be sufficient available blood for patients in need. The SANBS needs to collect 3 500 units of blood a day and is urgently appealing to all potential and existing blood donors that are due to donate, to visit a SANBS blood donation site, to donate their precious unit of blood. A blood donation gives patients a second chance with their loved ones. Another Christmas to remember, an...