The Blood Transfusion Service of Namibia continue to experience low blood stock due to the nation's heightened demand.

To address the shortage of this healthcare need and others, The Blood Transfusion Service of Namibia and the Namibia Oncology Centre will open a new blood donation center in Windhoek.

The partnership will support the nation's blood supply.

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.

The Blood Transfusion Service of Namibia is on a campaign to get more blood as the holiday season approaches.

The team was spotted at Grove Mall in Windhoek, this campaign is also taking place in Oshakati. 

People could be observed voluntarily giving blood, something that is encouraging to see.

The team is targeting 50 people to donate blood by the end of the day.