Blood shortage causes concern

Acting Medical Director at the National Blood Transfusion Service, Dr Mukendi Kayembe told Mmegi that the situation will get worse if more people do not start donating blood.

Kayembe advised people to find out what their blood groups are, and that those with negative blood groups come forward to donate. He said that in most cases it is the negative blood groups that are rare to find. "Negative groups are very rare. People with negatives should be encouraged to come forward more often and donate," he said.