National Blood Service Commission, Enugu Centre

14/08/2025

NYSC drive

07/08/2025

When was your last donation

30/07/2025

Give!

30/07/2025

Happy birthday ma'am

07/07/2025

02/07/2025

Hepatitis B in a not shell

27/06/2025

25/06/2025

Happy Birthday to the State Director, National Blood Service Agency Enugu Center.
Dr Mrs Onyinye Ezinne Eze.
Your passion and good work speaks volume.

Wishing you long life and prosperity

25/06/2025

Here are the good things blood donation does for the donor:

💉 1. Health Check-up

Before donation, donors get a free mini medical screening:

Blood pressure

Pulse

Hemoglobin (iron levels)

Temperature

This can help detect early signs of health issues.

🧠 2. Improves Mental Well-being

Knowing that you’re helping save lives gives a strong sense of:

Purpose

Joy

Fulfillment

It reduces stress and boosts emotional satisfaction.

❤️ 3. Promotes Heart Health

Donating blood may:

Lower iron levels in the body (too much iron can cause damage)

Improve blood flow and reduce the risk of heart attacks and stroke

🔁 4. Stimulates New Blood Production

After donating, the body replaces the lost blood within a few weeks. This stimulates the production of fresh, healthy blood cells, keeping your system active and renewed.

⚖️ 5. May Help Maintain Healthy Weight

Some studies suggest that regular blood donors tend to have better metabolic health and might find it easier to manage their weight.

✅ In Summary:

Blood donation is safe, healthy, and generous.
It benefits both the recipient and the donor—body, mind, and spirit.

25/06/2025

Why is blood donated for free but people pay to access it?

Although blood itself is donated freely by generous donors, there are several costs involved in making that blood safe and usable, which is why hospitals or blood banks may charge for it.

Here’s a breakdown:

🔬 1. Testing and Screening

Every unit of blood must be thoroughly tested for diseases such as:

HIV

Hepatitis B & C

Syphilis

Malaria (in some countries)

These tests require laboratories, equipment, and trained personnel—all of which cost money.

🧊 2. Processing and Separation

Donated blood is often separated into components:

Red cells

Platelets

Plasma

This requires special machines (like centrifuges), sterile packaging, and skilled technicians.

❄️ 3. Storage and Refrigeration

Blood must be stored in temperature-controlled conditions to keep it usable and safe. This means:

Refrigerators

Backup power

Monitoring systems

These have high maintenance and electricity costs.

🚛 4. Transportation

Moving blood from collection centers to hospitals or rural clinics needs:

Special refrigerated vehicles

Fuel and staff

👩‍⚕️ 5. Personnel and Infrastructure

All of this work is done by a team of professionals:

Lab scientists

Nurses

Drivers

Admin staff

Their salaries and the infrastructure (buildings, power, water) must be funded somehow.

✅ In Summary:

🩸 Blood is free.
💸 But processing it is not.

Hospitals or blood banks don’t charge for the blood itself, but for the services that make it safe and ready to use.

💡 Note:

In many Nigeria, efforts are ongoing to subsidize or reduce these costs, especially for emergency, children, or low-income patients.

20/06/2025

House Committee on Delegated Legislation Commends NBSA, Applauds DG Yuguda's Leadership

The House of Representatives Committee on Delegated Legislation, led by its Chairman, Rt. Hon. Olufemi Bamisile, PhD, paid an oversight visit to the National Blood Service Agency (NBSA) as part of its legislative mandate to evaluate the agency’s operations and provide necessary parliamentary support.

During the visit, the committee conducted a comprehensive assessment of the agency’s performance and expressed satisfaction with the progress made so far. In a glowing commendation, the lawmakers described the Director General, Prof. Saleh Yuguda, as a “square peg in a square hole,” applauding his visionary leadership and the agency’s commitment to excellence.

Rt. Hon. Bamisile charged the DG to intensify efforts to ensure that safe and accessible blood services reach the most vulnerable Nigerians, especially in rural and underserved communities. He assured the agency of the committee’s continued support in strengthening the national blood system to save more lives.