Blood Donor Day: Severe consequences as Nigeria gets 27% of annual blood need
In Nigeria, 80-90 per cent of maternal mortality is as a result of bleeding complications due to shortage of blood.
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The Bauchi State Government has concluded plans to establish functional blood banks.
VIDEO: Why you need to donate blood
If one percent of Nigerians can donate blood, the Nigerian blood bank will meet the Nigerian Blood Limit.