Zim blood supply steady but below target
NBSZ measures its targets in "days of cover,"aiming for at least a five-day supply of all blood and blood products nationwide.
By Nizbert Moyo
Jun. 15, 2026
Filtration and equilibrium: The kidney’s role in stability
Chronic dehydration places additional strain on the kidneys by reducing blood flow and concentrating waste products.
By Rutendo Kureya
Jun. 2, 2026
Defence and balance: Protecting the body without harm
There are several ways people can support their immune and lymphatic systems.
By Rutendo Kureya
May. 26, 2026
Zim’s fragile blood system needs adult donors
It is an uncomfortable truth that should jolt society out of its comfort zone.
By Newsday
May. 8, 2026
Pressure and balance: How lifestyle shapes your heart and health
Despite this vast system, the body relies on roughly 4 to 6 litres of blood, continuously circulating to deliver oxygen and nutrients while removing waste.
By Rutendo Kureya
Apr. 21, 2026
Zim adopts NAT to supercharge blood safety
“This moment is not merely a technical achievement, it is a national milestone that reflects our shared commitment to safeguarding the lives of our citizens,” he said.
By Vanessa Gonye
Feb. 21, 2026
Zim runs out of blood stocks
Allogeneic transfusion, which is the most common in Zimbabwe, involves administering blood donated by one person to another who matches their blood type.
By GRACIOUS DANIEL
Jan. 9, 2026
The quiet weight of offence and the discipline of letting go
One of the most uncomfortable truths about resentment is that offence is, to a significant degree, a choice. Not the initial sting, perhaps, but the decision to keep it alive.
By Rutendo Kureya
Jan. 6, 2026
NBSZ rolls out festive blood donation drive
To achieve the 7 800 unit festive target, NBSZ has intensified outreach efforts through community campaigns and more than 90 mobile collection points across the country.
By Staff Reporter
Nov. 18, 2025
