# The South African National Blood Service has warned that national blood stocks have dropped to 3.9 days’ cover, below the five-day target. SANBS needs three-thousand-500 units daily, but collections are falling short, with some regions below three days and Group O stocks under severe pressure. With the festive season approaching, demand for surgery, childbirth, cancer and emergency transfusions remains high. Senior Manager Monique Schreiner says they need public support to rebuild stocks and reminds the public every donation saves lives.
SANBS warns blood stocks have fallen to 3.9 days