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The National Blood Service Agency is Nigeria's government body responsible for regulating, coordinating, & ensuring safe, adequate, & cost-effective supply of quality blood & blood products, emphasizing voluntary non-remunerated donations to save lives

C/Can Advances City-Level Cancer Care Agenda with Advocacy Visit to NBSA In furtherance of efforts to strengthen city-le...
22/01/2026

C/Can Advances City-Level Cancer Care Agenda with Advocacy Visit to NBSA

In furtherance of efforts to strengthen city-level cancer care systems in Nigeria, the City Cancer Challenge (C/Can), an international non-profit organisation working to ensure quality cancer care for all, has paid an advocacy visit to the leadership of the National Blood Service Agency (NBSA) in Abuja.

The delegation was led by Dr. Alfredo Polo, Director of Technical Cooperation and Capacity Development, alongside Dr. Lisa Montel, Technical Cooperation and Capacity Development Manager. Also part of the visiting team was Chris Chukwunyere, City Manager, Abuja City Cancer Challenge (C/Can). The visit was part of ongoing engagements to consolidate partnerships critical to improving cancer care delivery at the city level.

C/Can explained that its intervention model focuses on responding directly to locally identified needs. In Abuja, the organisation co-developed a clear, city-owned programme aimed at gradually improving the cancer care ecosystem through a transparent and participatory process involving key stakeholders across the health sector. This approach prioritised solutions considered both high-impact and realistically implementable within existing constraints.

The outcomes of this collaborative process include a five-year roadmap, articulated as a Strategic Plan, as well as the first cycle of implementation activities under the Abuja City Programme. These frameworks are designed to guide coordinated action, optimise resource use, and strengthen institutional linkages across the continuum of cancer care.

The advocacy visit also highlighted the strategic role of the NBSA in cancer management, particularly in ensuring the availability, safety, and rational use of blood and blood products for oncology patients. The Director General of the Agency, Saleh Yuguda, who serves as an executive member of the C/Can city programme, was commended for NBSA’s continued commitment to integrated, multi-sectoral solutions for non-communicable diseases.

Discussions during the visit centred on sustaining collaboration, aligning blood service delivery with oncology care needs, and strengthening systems that support safe transfusion practices for cancer patients.

The engagement reaffirmed C/Can’s belief that durable improvements in cancer outcomes are best achieved through strong institutional partnerships and city-led solutions tailored to local realities.

NBSA, 3AMF Promote Voluntary Blood Donation at Ex-Servicemen RemembranceIn a practical demonstration of remembrance thro...
20/01/2026

NBSA, 3AMF Promote Voluntary Blood Donation at Ex-Servicemen Remembrance

In a practical demonstration of remembrance through service, the National Blood Service Agency (NBSA), in partnership with the Aisha Abba Abdullahi Memorial Foundation (3AMF), organised a voluntary blood donation drive to mark this year’s Ex-Servicemen Remembrance Day.

The exercise, held at Legion House, attracted members of the public, local residents and ex-servicemen, reflecting a shared commitment to extending national service beyond active duty through lifesaving humanitarian action.

The organisers explained that the outreach was aimed at addressing persistent blood shortages in the Federal Capital Territory, where hospitals continue to struggle to meet demand for blood and blood products required for emergencies, surgeries, maternal care and the treatment of chronic illnesses.

Across many Nigerian cities, health facilities still grapple with inadequate supplies of safe blood, placing immense pressure on emergency and critical care services. Through voluntary, non-remunerated donation, the drive helped boost blood bank reserves and improve access to critical components such as platelets and plasma, each unit donated having the potential to save multiple lives.

Beyond blood collection, the exercise also served as an advocacy platform, with NBSA officials educating donors on screening and safety protocols to ensure all blood supplied to hospitals meets strict quality standards and to encourage repeat donations.

Speaking at the event, the Chairperson of Legion House, Ms. Morenike Grace Henry, commended NBSA for its sustained humanitarian interventions and acknowledged 3AMF’s role in strengthening the partnership, noting that such collaborations help reduce blood shortages and restore hope to patients in critical need.

Observers noted that the initiative went beyond ceremonial remembrance, demonstrating how the legacy of sacrifice can be honoured through concrete actions that save lives.

Honouring our heroes by saving lives.The National Blood Service Agency (NBSA), in partnership with the Ministry of Defen...
13/01/2026

Honouring our heroes by saving lives.
The National Blood Service Agency (NBSA), in partnership with the Ministry of Defence and the 3AM Foundation, invites you to the Armed Forces Remembrance Day 2026 Voluntary Blood Donation Drive.

🗓 Wednesday, 14 January 2026 | ⏰ 9:00am | 📍 Legion House, Area 3, Garki.

One Decision. One Act of Kindness. Millions of Lives Protected.James Harrison, the legendary “Man with the Golden Arm,” ...
06/01/2026

One Decision. One Act of Kindness. Millions of Lives Protected.

James Harrison, the legendary “Man with the Golden Arm,” spent over 60 years donating plasma. His rare antibodies went on to protect more than 2.4 million babies worldwide, proof that one person’s quiet, consistent kindness can change the world.

In Nigeria, The National Blood Service Agency needs heroes like you. Every year, 2 million units of blood are needed for emergencies, surgeries, safe motherhood, accident victims, and treatments for sickle cell, but we collect only 500,000 units. That is a gap putting families at risk every single day.

Your blood has the power to save lives. Voluntary unpaid donations are the safest and most reliable way to build a strong national blood supply. Each unit you give fuels hope, preserves life, and strengthens healthcare across the country.

You may never meet the people you save, but your donation leaves a lasting mark of hope and healing.

Step up. Be a hero. Donate blood with NBSA today.

NBSA Launches 2026 With a Bold Life-Saving Call: Make Blood Donation a Personal ResolutionThe National Blood Service Age...
05/01/2026

NBSA Launches 2026 With a Bold Life-Saving Call: Make Blood Donation a Personal Resolution

The National Blood Service Agency (NBSA) has set the tone for 2026 with a powerful, life-saving initiative, kicking off the new year with a blood donation drive held on Saturday 3rd January 2026, at Millennium Park, Abuja.

Designed to inspire action beyond words, the drive carried a clear and compelling message to Nigerians: make blood donation a New Year resolution. Under the theme “Donate Blood Three Times This Year,” NBSA urged citizens to commit to donating blood at least three times in 2026, a simple yet impactful pledge that can help sustain a reliable supply of safe blood and save thousands of lives nationwide.

Throughout the event, NBSA officials actively engaged with visitors at the park, providing education on the importance of regular voluntary blood donation and dispelling common myths surrounding the process. Participants were reminded that a single donation can mean the difference between life and death for accident victims, pregnant women with complications, children with severe anaemia, and patients undergoing major surgeries.

This initiative underscores NBSA’s unwavering commitment to addressing blood shortages in Nigeria and strengthening the national blood supply system through voluntary, non-remunerated blood donation. By encouraging consistency rather than one-off donations, the Agency aims to build a culture where blood donation becomes a routine civic responsibility and a shared national value.

As the year begins, NBSA is calling on individuals, families, corporate organizations, and communities across the country to join this noble cause and make lifesaving a personal goal in 2026. Together, through collective action and compassion, we can ensure that no life is lost due to the unavailability of blood.

Donate blood. Save lives. Make it a resolution.

Donate3Times LifeSavers MillenniumParkAbuja

As the festive season approaches, blood donations across the country often reduce—right when hospitals and emergency ser...
23/12/2025

As the festive season approaches, blood donations across the country often reduce—right when hospitals and emergency services need them the most.

While we decorate our homes and exchange presents, it’s important to remember that many patients are depending on the kindness of voluntary blood donors to stay alive.

This December, the most meaningful gift isn’t wrapped or placed under a tree. It’s the safe blood that flows from one person to another—your donation could be the answered prayer someone has been waiting for.

Join the National Blood Service Agency (NBSA) in keeping the national blood supply steady throughout the holidays.
Send us a message today to learn how and where you can donate.

Let’s ensure no patient is left without hope this season. ❤️🩸

14/12/2025

Health meets hope as partners take lifesaving services to underserved women traders in Karu Market, Abuja — marking the 2025 National Blood Donor Day with impact and compassion.

11/12/2025

Strengthening the nation’s blood supply — NBDD 2025 News Highlights

10/12/2025

Together we save lives — NBDD 2025 highlights.

NBSA and U.S. Embassy Launch Blood Donation Drive to Mark 2025 National Blood Donor DayThe National Blood Service Agency...
09/12/2025

NBSA and U.S. Embassy Launch Blood Donation Drive to Mark 2025 National Blood Donor Day

The National Blood Service Agency (NBSA), in partnership with the Embassy of the United States, has launched a landmark blood donation initiative in celebration of this year’s National Blood Donor Day.

The campaign, under the theme “From Headlines to Lifelines: Media Advocacy for Voluntary Blood Donation,” highlights the critical role of the media in translating awareness about blood shortages into life-saving action. The drive is designed to inspire more Nigerians to become voluntary blood donors and help close the persistent gap in the nation’s blood supply.

U.S. diplomat Mr. Pius Sunday emphasized the importance of increasing voluntary blood donation in addressing preventable deaths, particularly among pregnant women and accident victims. He highlighted that the collaboration aims not only to collect blood but also to strengthen technical and community systems to ensure safe blood is available when it is needed.

NBSA encourages all eligible Nigerians to visit designated blood donation centers. Each donation is more than a medical contribution; it represents a vital lifeline for a mother in labor, a child battling anemia, or an accident victim awaiting emergency care.

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In a renewed push to strengthen emergency preparedness, the National Blood Service Agency (NBSA) partnered with the Aish...
09/12/2025

In a renewed push to strengthen emergency preparedness, the National Blood Service Agency (NBSA) partnered with the Aisha Abba Abdullah Memorial Foundation (3AM) and the Nigerian Police Force Headquarters (NPF HQ) to hold a blood donation drive at the Force Headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday, 10th December 2025. The event attracted a strong turnout from officers eager to contribute to national health and lifesaving efforts.

In her welcome address, the Director and Head of Medical at the Force Headquarters, AIG Dr. Nkechi Eze, emphasized the critical need for safe blood in policing, noting that officers often arrive first at road crashes, violent incidents, and medical emergencies.

NBSA officials highlighted the importance of engaging frontline institutions to build a responsive national blood reserve and praised the officers’ enthusiasm. The Agency reaffirmed its commitment to expanding voluntary blood donation beyond traditional spaces such as schools and workplaces.

For 3AM Foundation, the collaboration aligns with its mission to support charitable initiatives that improve community health. Foundation representatives expressed gratitude to the Force Headquarters for mobilizing officers and creating an enabling environment for the drive.

Throughout the exercise, officers from various departments donated blood, many expressing a renewed sense of purpose knowing their contributions could save lives.

The activity marks another milestone in NBSA’s efforts to strengthen safe blood availability nationwide, with the Agency encouraging more institutions to champion voluntary, non-remunerated blood donation.

09/12/2025

As Nigeria marks 2025 National Blood Donor Day

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