Frieda Asino stresses the need for blood donations this festive season

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Namibia has recorded an alarming average of 436 road accident deaths annually over the past three years. The Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund says 2 925 road crashes were recorded from 1 January to December this year. These incidents have resulted in 5 297 injuries and 385 deaths. MVA Fund spokesperson John Haufiku says the average number of deaths over the past three years were 436 per year, with the Khomas region recording the highest number of crashes. During this festive season once again the need for blood and blood transfusion services to serve lives is important.

Namibia Blood Transfusion Service Marketing Officer Frieda Asino shares the dire situation they currently find themselves in.