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Bulawayo Bureau
THE National Blood Service Zimbabwe (NBSZ) has enough stocks to cater for emergencies during the Easter holidays, an official said yesterday.

The Easter holiday is among the bloodiest in terms of road carnage in the country and demand for blood usually soars during the period.

NBSZ spokesperson Mr Sifundo Ngwenya said the blood bank had reserves likely to last until May.

“As the blood bank we are ready to serve the nation during the Easter holiday,” he said.

“Although blood stocks are high, you never know what might happen in the interim due to change in demand.

“Also, the nation is being urged to donate more blood. There should be something that comes in because we really need as much blood as possible.”

Mr Ngwenya said there was an upcoming blood drive being put together.

“On April 7 there will be a ladies gala at Eveline High School where women will be donating blood,” he said.

“We are looking forward to working together with people from places like Plumtree and also to partner with PTC so that we put together programmes that will involve the community and schools early next term.

“Also, the Seventh Day Adventist Church, Universal churches and the community in general are forthcoming in the blood donation programme.”