By Fasilat Lawal Nigerians should continue to support blood donation as it is a critical life-saving humanitarian service. The Acting Zonal Director, Southwest National Blood Service Commission NBSC Ibadan Dr Oladapo Aworanti, a Consultant Hematologist, stated this at the NBSC office, Total Continue Reading
Southwest zonal coordinator of National Blood Transfusion Services NBTS, Dr Oladapo Aworanti stated this during a visit to the premises of Radio Nigeria Ibadan Broadcasting House Dugbe. Dr Aworanti who solicited the support of Radio Nigeria at enlightening the public on the importance of blood donation said all necessary tests as well as ascertaining that […]Continue Reading
On 14th June every year, global attention is given to the act of blood donation. This is to raise awareness on the need for safe blood and blood products needed for transfusion. The day also brings to the fore the important roles played by voluntary unpaid blood donors towards improved health care delivery. Moreover, the […]Continue Reading
Timely availability of blood and blood products is essential in all health facilities in which transfusion is performed, hence the need for blood donation. To this end, the World Health Organisation, WHO, set aside every 14th of June as World Blood Donor Day. The day is to celebrate voluntary unpaid blood donors and raise awareness […]Continue Reading