From Doctor to Patient: A life saved by blood
Dr Henry Kirby, a 76-year-old retired medical doctor, [...]
What’s Your Type? The ABO Blood Group System
Most people know their star sign, their parents’ [...]
From Leukaemia Survivor to Lab Hero: Dannika’s Full Circle Journey
At just nine years old, Dannika’s life took [...]
Questions & Answers
I urgently require Intragam® for my patient. Where do [...]
Temporary Relocation of the George Blood Bank
The Western Cape Blood Service’s George Regional Branch is [...]
Prioritisation of Group O Negative Blood Donations
WCBS aims to maintain a minimum of 250 units [...]
WCBS Donor Iron Replacement Programme goes from Strength to Strength
Since 2014, WCBS has been offering iron tablets to [...]
Blood Products for Treating Haemophilia
The Western Cape Blood Service (WCBS) ensures the availability [...]
WCBS Malaria Blood Safety Measures
The Western Cape Blood Service (WCBS) strives for a [...]
Life Blood Newsletter – May 2026
Dear Life Blood Newsletter Reader, As we observe World [...]