South African National Blood Service

The South African National Blood Service (SANBS) is a non-profit organization that provides essential blood and blood-related services throughout South Africa, excluding the Western Cape. It is responsible for the collection, testing, processing, and distribution of blood products to both public and private hospitals. SANBS operates a sophisticated network of donor centers and laboratories, ensuring a safe and sufficient blood supply for various medical needs, including trauma, surgery, and chronic conditions. Beyond standard blood banking, the organization engages in specialized services such as therapeutic apheresis and immunohaematology reference testing. It plays a critical role in the South African healthcare system by maintaining high standards of blood safety through advanced screening technologies.