COVID-19 impact on blood donation and blood product use in Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality
The COVID-19 pandemic had a profound impact on blood donation and utilisation in the MMM. To address future blood shortages, strategies are needed to encourage blood donation, optimise blood product utilisation and ensure equitable access to blood services.Contribution: The study contributes to understanding the impact of COVID-19 on blood donation and utilisation patterns in sub-Saharan Africa, specifically in the MMM in South Africa.
Authors
- Claire Barrett (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0362-0382)
- K Naicker (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1224-602X)
- Divya Ranchod
- Kenny Msiza
- Itumeleng Mosebetsane
- Motshidisi Thulo
- Nkosazana Mabunda
- Sbongile Nyembe
- Thandiswa Mpambani
Institutions
- University of the Free State (ZA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- South African Family Practice
- Published
- 2025-09-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4102/safp.v67i1.6177
- Primary Topic
- Blood donation and transfusion practices
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00