World Blood Donor Day commemorated

Health Minister John Seakgosing revealed that 60 percent of blood collected in Botswana comes from secondary school students.  He said the need for blood is increasing in all parts of the world and it is young people who can make an impact by donating blood as well as encouraging others to do the same.

He however gave credit to initiatives such as Pledge 25 and media campaigns that have seen the youth bring 'new blood to the world'. This year's theme for the commemoration is 'New Blood for the World' and focuses on young donors.