Donate a little love for cancer awareness
As October marks Cancer Awareness Month, the Namibia Blood Transfusion Service (NamBTS) is appealing to the public to help save lives by donating blood - a vital component in the treatment of many cancer patients.NamBTS will host a special blood donation drive on Saturday (11 September 2025), at its headquarters, 35 Tal Street, Ausspannplatz, from 08:00 to 14:00. The organisation says a single donation can make a life-changing difference for patients battling cancer and other serious illnesses.
“Many cancer patients, especially those undergoing bone marrow or stem cell transplants, rely on regular blood transfusions during recovery,” NamBTS said in a statement. “Leukaemia patients also frequently need red blood cell and platelet transfusions during chemotherapy.”
To assist donors, transport will be available and those wishing to make arrangements can contact Salmi at +264 81 129 2944.