Valentine's blood drive collects 350 donors
14 Feb 2026
While Valentine’s Day is often associated with roses, chocolates and romantic gestures, for some Batswana the most meaningful expression of love is giving blood to help save lives.
For the 11th consecutive year, the National Blood Transfusion Services Botswana hosted its Valentine’s Day blood donation campaign, encouraging the public to mark the occasion through an act of compassion. The initiative drew support from donors in Railpark mall in Gaborone and Watershed Mall Mahalapye, with about 350 people rolling up their sleeves during the week-long drive.
Chief Registered Nurse Thabo Mazhani said the campaign continues to serve as an important reminder that love can be shown not only through gifts, but also through selfless acts that benefit the wider community.
With the country currently facing a shortage of blood, he urged more people to come forward and become regular donors.
“Those eligible to donate blood are persons aged between 16 and 65 years who weigh 50 kilogrammes and above,” he said, adding that consistent donations are critical to maintaining adequate supplies for emergencies, surgeries and ongoing medical care.
Although the Valentine’s campaign has now come to an end, organisers hope the spirit of giving it inspired will last well beyond February, reminding the nation that a single donation can mean a second chance at life for someone else. ENDS
Source : BOPA
Author : Taboka Ngwako
Location : Gaborone
Event : Interview
Date : 14 Feb 2026
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