The Western Cape Blood Service WCBS is sounding the alarm over a significant shortage of O-negative blood supplies, an issue made more pressing by the anticipated demands of the upcoming Easter weekend, reports Cape town Etc .
Currently, the WCBS reports a troubling drop in blood donations across all groups, leaving them with only a two-day supply of the O-negative blood type.
Health officials stress that a minimum of five days supply is necessary to ensure that hospitals can respond effectively to emergencies in the region.
