The Blood Transfusion Service of Namibia (NamBTS) is in dire need of blood donations and products and has only sufficient supply for the next four days.

The Marketing Officer at NAMBTS Salmi Shigwedha is appealing to eligible donors from the ages of 16 to 65 to come forth.

Shigwedha says that the turnout of people donating blood dropped due to the festive season, as most people do not come out during this time.

Another contributing factor that led to low participation in donating blood was the high demand in hospitals.

''We really, really need someone who is eligible to donate right now because the festive season is approaching, and we do not want to have a situation where we do not have enough blood for everyone that might be in need.''

One of the donors, Irene Mwazi, had this to say.

''It was an okay experience. You guys can come donate if you are scared of needles; don't worry, they will cover them for you. Donating blood is not as scary as it seems.''