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Unite for life: Namibian blood drive breaks records

Replenishing critically-low blood stock

The event sought to inspire the youth to save lives through blood donation.

Michaiyla Hansen

1 Year Ago - 2024-02-08 00:00:00

The Namibian Blood Transfusion Service (NamBTS), the Shincheonji Church of Jesus and Khomas Region governor Laura McLeod-Katjirua recently joined forces for a successful blood driv

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