The Dunedin Blood Donor Centre on Crawford St. Photo: ODT fileThe New Zealand Blood Service is asking Dunedin residents to step up and donate more plasma, as it struggles to meet demand for the life-preserving substance. The service needed to collect 45% more plasma in Dunedin within the next 12 months to meet increased demand, Ms Burge said. ‘‘In order to achieve this, NZBS needs 339 people to become new plasma donors, and for existing plasma donors to increase the frequency of their donations,’’ she said. ‘‘We’re incredibly grateful for our committed plasma donors but we realise they can’t do it alone. Those interested in becoming a plasma donor are invited to visit www.nzblood.co.nz or call 0800 448-325 for more information.

Source: Otago Daily Times July 20, 2019 16:30 UTC