Namibia's Blood Supply Drops to One-Day Reserve

The national blood bank in Namibia has issued an urgent appeal for donors. Officials say the country's reserves have reached a critically low level. The Blood Transfusion Service of Namibia (NamBTS) confirmed the shortage. Its current stock of all blood types is only enough to meet demand for a single day. This one-day supply threatens normal medical services. Hospitals require blood for surgeries, childbirth emergencies, and treating accident victims and patients with severe anemia. NamBTS is urging all eligible and healthy citizens to visit donation centers immediately. A consistent supply is vital, as donated blood has a limited storage life. The service emphasizes that regular donations are the only way to prevent such dangerous shortages.