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Researchers have found a way to slash life-threatening bleeding after birth by 60%. (Envato Elements)
GYNAECOLOGY

Simple sheet can stop thousands from dying after giving birth

Researchers have found a way to slash life-threatening bleeding after birth, says a study presented at the International Maternal Newborn Health Conference

  • Zano Kunene
6 min read
Of the 60.14 million people living in South Africa, only 432 000 of them — less than 1% — are blood donors. (Photo By Marta Fernandez Jara/Europa Press via Getty Images)
BLOOD DONOR

Blood transfusion is lifesaving. So is donating blood

The availability of blood is crucial for the treatment of acute and chronic diseases and in emergencies such as during child birth

  • Petro-Lize Wessels
6 min read