People across Zimbabwe wonder why they must pay for blood when donors give it away free. The National Blood Service explained that patients cover processing costs instead of buying the actual blood. They said donated blood needs many steps before anyone can use it. Blood must pass infection tests, get separated into different parts, stay properly refrigerated, and meet safety rules.
The government started giving free blood at public hospitals in 2018. This means nobody pays directly in these hospitals because the government handles all costs. Once blood leaves the blood service, hospitals control how patients receive it. The blood service makes zero profit from these transactions. They simply need money to keep operations running.
Frequent donors receive special benefits. Those who donate ten times, with their latest donation occurring within a year, can get free blood for close family members. This includes parents, children, or spouses who might need transfusions. Blood donors help build a healthier nation through their actions. The processing fees only cover necessary expenses that keep the blood supply safe.
The government started giving free blood at public hospitals in 2018. This means nobody pays directly in these hospitals because the government handles all costs. Once blood leaves the blood service, hospitals control how patients receive it. The blood service makes zero profit from these transactions. They simply need money to keep operations running.
Frequent donors receive special benefits. Those who donate ten times, with their latest donation occurring within a year, can get free blood for close family members. This includes parents, children, or spouses who might need transfusions. Blood donors help build a healthier nation through their actions. The processing fees only cover necessary expenses that keep the blood supply safe.
