May 2025

Science Lab Technologists Applaud NBSA, Seek Strategic Role Placement

Science Lab Technologists Applaud NBSA, Seek Strategic Role Placement The National Association of Science Laboratory Technologists of Nigeria (NASLT), FCT Branch, has commended the management of the National Blood Service Agency (NBSA) for fostering a conducive and enabling environment for the delivery of professional services. During a courtesy visit to the agency, the delegation led […]

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NBSA Supports NYSC’s Free Medical Outreach in Dutse Alhaji, Boosting Rural Healthcare Access

NBSA Supports NYSC’s Free Medical Outreach in Dutse Alhaji, Boosting Rural Healthcare Access The National Blood Service Agency (NBSA) has reaffirmed its commitment to community health and grassroots outreach by actively supporting the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) during a recent free medical outreach held at LEA Primary School, Dutse Alhaji, Abuja. The medical mission,

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Nigeria’s Blood Service Efforts Get Boost as Health Minister Pledges Support to Hemoclear

Nigeria’s Blood Service Efforts Get Boost as Health Minister Pledges Support to Hemoclear Efforts to improve blood services in Nigeria received a significant boost as the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Development, Prof. Ali Mohammed Pate, pledged collaborative support to the Hemoclear group. Prof. Pate gave the assurance during a recent engagement with the

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NBSA DG Makes Unscheduled Visit to Kaduna Centre, Restores Screening Capacity After Two-Year Lull

NBSA DG Makes Unscheduled Visit to Kaduna Centre, Restores Screening Capacity After Two-Year Lull The Director-General of the National Blood Service Agency (NBSA), Professor Saleh Yuguda, on Friday morning made an unscheduled visit to the Kaduna Zonal Centre, marking his first official visit to the facility since assuming office over a year ago. The DG,

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National Blood Service Agency Partners with Values Africa to Mobilise 10,000 Voluntary Blood Donors in the FCT

National Blood Service Agency Partners with Values Africa to Mobilise 10,000 Voluntary Blood Donors in the FCT The National Blood Service Agency (NBSA) is pleased to announce a strategic collaboration with Values Africa, a pan-African media and advocacy organisation, aimed at mobilising 10,000 voluntary blood donors across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) by May 2025.

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Ignorance Blamed for Rampant Blood Transfusion Abuse in Nigeria – Prof Ejembi

Ignorance Blamed for Rampant Blood Transfusion Abuse in Nigeria – Prof Ejembi Prof. Clara Ejembi has blamed widespread ignorance for the gross abuse of blood transfusion practices across Nigeria, particularly in rural communities. She made this assertion during a workshop organized by the Health Sector Reform Coalition of Nigeria to review a decade of the

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Hon. Abdulmumin Jibrin, PhD, Nigerian lawmaker once again demonstrated his commitment to saving lives as he donated blood at the Abuja Operations Centre of the National Blood Service Agency (NBSA).

Today, Hon. Abdulmumin Jibrin, PhD, Nigerian lawmaker once again demonstrated his commitment to saving lives as he donated blood at the Abuja Operations Centre of the National Blood Service Agency (NBSA). As a dedicated and regular donor for many years, his selfless act highlights the urgent need for increased voluntary blood donation in Nigeria. The

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Nigeria Adopts Drone Technology for Blood Delivery in Hard-to-Reach Areas

Nigeria Adopts Drone Technology for Blood Delivery in Hard-to-Reach Areas Access to life-saving blood supplies has received a major boost as the National Blood Service Agency (NBSA) partners with Zipline International Nigeria Limited to deploy drone technology for efficient blood delivery across the country. The collaboration, which draws expertise from Rwanda’s blood service model, aims

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NBSA Partners with Unimaid to Boost Blood Donation Awareness

NBSA Partners with Unimaid to Boost Blood Donation Awareness In a bid to strengthen blood donation awareness and increase voluntary participation, the Nigerian Blood Service Agency (NBSA) Maiduguri North-East Zone has engaged the University of Maiduguri (Unimaid) in a new partnership aimed at saving lives. Led by Zonal Director Dr. Mohammed Kabiru Ahmed, the NBSA

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NBSA OPC Team, Led by Dr. Aliyu Waziri, Pays Courtesy Visit to Zenith Medical & Kidney Centre and Asokoro District Hospital to Enhance Blood Services in Nigeria

NBSA OPC Team, Led by Dr. Aliyu Waziri, Pays Courtesy Visit to Zenith Medical & Kidney Centre and Asokoro District Hospital to Enhance Blood Services in Nigeria In a concerted effort to strengthen blood service delivery across the country, the National Blood Service Agency (NBSA) Operations Center (OPC) Team, led by Dr. Aliyu Waziri, embarked

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