UBTS

Ugandans have been urged to join the NSSF National Blood Donation Drive taking place across the country to prevent a shortage during the school holidays. “Uganda’s healthcare system, uses about 1,500 units of blood daily, but we as the Uganda Blood Transfusion Services can collect only on average 1,250 units daily of the required blood. The problem of shortage can become critical especially during December and January when learning institutions are closed,” said Dr. Dorothy Kyeyune, the Executive Director of the UBTS at the Ministry of Health. The Annual NSSF Blood Donation Drive takes place this week, starting Monday January…