Tuesday, October 6, 2026

blood transfusion

September 19, 2026

Blood Transfusion: Jehovah’s Witnesses revise medical guidelines

Jehovah’s Witnesses revised its blood transfusion policy to allow members to receive or donate four blood components, based on their conscience.

Jehovah’s Witnesses
September 7, 2026

Enugu govt urges individuals, private sector to adopt public health facilities

George Ugwu, the health commissioner in Enugu, has called on influential, wealthy Nigerians and private organisations to adopt public health facilities in their communities.

George Ugwu, the health commissioner in Enugu,  
August 18, 2026

Kano govt bans IV fluid, blood transfusion at patent medicine stores

The Kano State government has banned patent medicine stores across the state from administering intravenous (IV) fluid infusion and blood transfusion.

Local drug store
June 14, 2023

FG begs youths to donate blood to close 1.5 million units deficit

The FG said that out of 200 million units of blood required as a nation, “the blood service commission collects only 500,000 units”.

Blood donation (Credit: Nigerian Guardian)