The National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS) is gearing to host a number of blood drives across the country in an effort to boost the current blood stock at the blood bank.At present, the bank is low on blood, and according to National Blood Donor Manager of the NBTS,Jonnu Smith Youth Jersey, Shameeza Mangal, the blood bank is currently lagging behind in meeting its daily quota of collecting144 units of blood per day.She told Kaieteur News yesterday that, with the number of blood drives planned, it is expected that the collection of blood would increase; therefore, the blood bank would not be in constant demand.Also trying to assist in improving the blood situation in the country was the Ministry of Labour, which hosted a blood drive yesterday and collected 17 units of blood.A total of 29 units was targeted, but according to Mangal, some of the potential donors were rejected because of low hemoglobin levels and high blood pressure,Benoit Cheyrou Jersey, among other reasons.She also said that Minister of Labour, Human Services and Social Security, Priya Manickchand, has also pledged to donate blood some time this week.This, according to Mangal, is a good step,David de Gea Manchester United Jersey, as it will set an example for others to also come forward and donate.Mangal noted that, on January 30, the NBTS plans to hold a major blood drive in collaboration with the Guyana Telephone and Telegraph Company (GT&T), when it is anticipated that 60 units of blood will be collected.The blood drive,Samir Nasri Manchester City Jersey, she said, will be coinciding with the celebration of GT&T’s 18th anniversary.Sensitization programmes will be held with the employees this and next week, after which the number of persons who will donate blood will be verified.Mangal further said that a number of other organisations have also committed to hold blood drives, so as to ensure adequate blood stock at the NBTS.For this year,Luis Hernandez Jersey, so far, Mangal noted,Wholesale Jerseys Outlet, approximately five blood drives have been held; and according to her, this is? not a good sign, as the NBTS is in constant need of blood.