A blood transfusion is a way of adding blood to your body after an illness or injury. If your body is missing one or more of the components that make up healthy blood, a transfusion can help supply what your body is missing. Depending on how much blood you need, a transfusion can take between 1 and 4 hours. In Nigeria, the National Blood Transfusion Service was established to provide a system of supplying safe and adequate quality blood and blood products to patients who may need it in any part of the country. The national blood policy is built on the voluntary non-remunerative donation of blood by healthy individuals.
The first Blood Transfusion Service Centre opened in Abuja in December 2004, by 2008 11 operational Centres across the six geopolitical zones in the country had already been opened. These Centres are in Abuja, Kaduna, Owerri, Ibadan, Lokoja, Jos, Maiduguri, Port-Harcourt, Benin City, Nangere – Potiskum, and Abeokuta.
In private hospitals patronised by a large population of Nigerians, the cost of blood is higher. For instance, a pint of blood now goes for between N15, 000 and N 25, 000, depending on the blood group, that is AB, O- and O+. In rural areas especially in the North, a pint of blood ranges from N 4500 – N10,000, the National Blood Transfusion Service provides safe and adequate quality blood and blood products to patients free of charge.
Nigeria has a population of over 180 million, and the estimated blood need in the country is about 1.8 million units of blood per annum. Unfortunately, much less is donated leading to avoidable deaths and morbidity particularly among women folk, newborn children, victims of road traffic accidents and insurgencies. See: How To Donate Blood In Nigeria
National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS) Centers In Nigeria
List of the National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS) Centers in Nigeria:
- National Blood Transfusion Service, Abuja Address: Plot 1460, Cotonou Crescent, Wuse Zone 6, Abuja Phone: +234 803 312 3372 Email: info@nbts.gov.ng
The National Blood Transfusion Service in Abuja serves as the headquarters for the NBTS and is responsible for coordinating and monitoring blood transfusion activities in Nigeria.
- National Blood Transfusion Service, Lagos Address: 21 Saka Tinubu St, Victoria Island, Lagos Phone: +234 803 388 3260 Email: nbtslagos@nbts.gov.ng
The NBTS center in Lagos is responsible for collecting and testing blood donations from the Lagos area, as well as distributing blood and blood products to hospitals and medical centers in the region.
- National Blood Transfusion Service, Kaduna Address: No 1 Yakubu Avenue, Independence Way, Kaduna Phone: +234 802 710 6850 Email: nbtskaduna@nbts.gov.ng
The NBTS center in Kaduna serves the northern region of Nigeria and is responsible for collecting and testing blood donations, as well as distributing blood and blood products to hospitals and medical centers in the region.
- National Blood Transfusion Service, Enugu Address: Independence Layout, Enugu Phone: +234 803 393 8032 Email: nbtsenugu@nbts.gov.ng
The NBTS center in Enugu is responsible for collecting and testing blood donations from the southeast region of Nigeria, as well as distributing blood and blood products to hospitals and medical centers in the region.
- National Blood Transfusion Service, Oyo Address: Oyo State Specialist Hospital, Ring Road, Ibadan Phone: +234 803 315 1599 Email: nbtsyoyo@nbts.gov.ng
The NBTS center in Oyo is responsible for collecting and testing blood donations from the southwestern region of Nigeria, as well as distributing blood and blood products to hospitals and medical centers in the region.
- National Blood Transfusion Service, Kano Address: Sir Muhammadu Sanusi General Hospital, Zoo Road, Kano Phone: +234 806 794 9557 Email: nbtskano@nbts.gov.ng
The NBTS center in Kano serves the northern region of Nigeria and is responsible for collecting and testing blood donations, as well as distributing blood and blood products to hospitals and medical centers in the region.
- National Blood Transfusion Service, Ondo Address: Old Hospital Road, Akure, Ondo State Phone: +234 803 343 2048 Email: nbtsondo@nbts.gov.ng
The NBTS center in Ondo is responsible for collecting and testing blood donations from the southwestern region of Nigeria, as well as distributing blood and blood products to hospitals and medical centers in the region.
- National Blood Transfusion Service, Bauchi Address: Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital, Bauchi Phone: +234 803 728 7114 Email: nbtsbauchi@nbts.gov.ng
The NBTS center in Bauchi serves the northeastern region of Nigeria and is responsible for collecting and testing blood donations, as well as distributing blood and blood products to hospitals and medical centers in the region.
- National Blood Transfusion Service, Osun Address: Osun State Hospital, Asubiaro, Osogbo Phone: +234 803 327 5156 Email: nbts
The NBTS center in Osun is responsible for collecting and testing blood donations from the southwestern region of Nigeria, as well as distributing blood and blood products to hospitals and medical centers in the region.
- National Blood Transfusion Service, Rivers Address: Braithwaite Memorial Specialist Hospital, Old GRA, Port Harcourt Phone: +234 803 311 0418 Email: nbtscdhr@nbts.gov.ng
The NBTS center in Rivers is responsible for collecting and testing blood donations from the southern region of Nigeria, as well as distributing blood and blood products to hospitals and medical centers in the region.
- National Blood Transfusion Service, Plateau Address: Plateau Specialist Hospital, Jos Phone: +234 803 582 5354 Email: nbtsgbuja@nbts.gov.ng
The NBTS center in Plateau serves the central region of Nigeria and is responsible for collecting and testing blood donations, as well as distributing blood and blood products to hospitals and medical centers in the region.
- National Blood Transfusion Service, Edo Address: Central Hospital, Benin City Phone: +234 803 337 1269 Email: nbtsedo@nbts.gov.ng
The NBTS center in Edo is responsible for collecting and testing blood donations from the southern region of Nigeria, as well as distributing blood and blood products to hospitals and medical centers in the region.
- National Blood Transfusion Service, Imo Address: Federal Medical Centre, Owerri Phone: +234 803 344 4603 Email: nbtsimo@nbts.gov.ng
The NBTS center in Imo is responsible for collecting and testing blood donations from the southeastern region of Nigeria, as well as distributing blood and blood products to hospitals and medical centers in the region.
- National Blood Transfusion Service, Delta Address: Central Hospital, Warri Phone: +234 803 317 1634 Email: nbtswarri@nbts.gov.ng
The NBTS center in Delta is responsible for collecting and testing blood donations from the southern region of Nigeria, as well as distributing blood and blood products to hospitals and medical centers in the region.
- National Blood Transfusion Service, Adamawa Address: Specialist Hospital, Yola Phone: +234 803 719 2019 Email: nbtsgbuja@nbts.gov.ng
The NBTS center in Adamawa serves the northeastern region of Nigeria and is responsible for collecting and testing blood donations, as well as distributing blood and blood products to hospitals and medical centers in the region.
- National Blood Transfusion Service, Katsina Address: General Amadi Rimi Specialist Hospital, Katsina Phone: +234 803 453 5159 Email: nbtskatsina@nbts.gov.ng
The NBTS center in Katsina serves the northern region of Nigeria and is responsible for collecting and testing blood donations, as well as distributing blood and blood products to hospitals and medical centers in the region.
- National Blood Transfusion Service, Akwa Ibom Address: University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, Uyo Phone: +234 803 317 5296 Email: nbtsuyo@nbts.gov.ng
The NBTS center in Akwa Ibom is responsible for collecting and testing blood donations from the southern region of Nigeria, as well as distributing blood and blood products to hospitals and medical centers in the region.
- National Blood Transfusion Service, Jigawa Address: General Hospital, Dutse Phone: +234 806 755 8554 Email: nbtsgbuja@nbts
- National Blood Transfusion Service, Ebonyi Address: Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki Phone: +234 803 314 7863 Email: nbtsabakaliki@nbts.gov.ng
The NBTS center in Ebonyi is responsible for collecting and testing blood donations from the southeastern region of Nigeria, as well as distributing blood and blood products to hospitals and medical centers in the region.
- National Blood Transfusion Service, Kogi Address: Specialist Hospital, Lokoja Phone: +234 806 648 8256 Email: nbtsgbuja@nbts.gov.ng
The NBTS center in Kogi serves the central region of Nigeria and is responsible for collecting and testing blood donations, as well as distributing blood and blood products to hospitals and medical centers in the region.
- National Blood Transfusion Service, Gombe Address: Specialist Hospital, Gombe Phone: +234 803 314 7863 Email: nbtsgbuja@nbts.gov.ng
The NBTS center in Gombe serves the northeastern region of Nigeria and is responsible for collecting and testing blood donations, as well as distributing blood and blood products to hospitals and medical centers in the region.
- National Blood Transfusion Service, Yobe Address: General Hospital, Damaturu Phone: +234 803 606 0511 Email: nbtsgbuja@nbts.gov.ng
The NBTS center in Yobe serves the northeastern region of Nigeria and is responsible for collecting and testing blood donations, as well as distributing blood and blood products to hospitals and medical centers in the region.
- National Blood Transfusion Service, Zamfara Address: General Hospital, Gusau Phone: +234 803 592 1614 Email: nbtsgbuja@nbts.gov.ng
The NBTS center in Zamfara serves the northern region of Nigeria and is responsible for collecting and testing blood donations, as well as distributing blood and blood products to hospitals and medical centers in the region.
- National Blood Transfusion Service, Nasarawa Address: Specialist Hospital, Lafia Phone: +234 803 308 3721 Email: nbtnasarawa@nbts.gov.ng
The NBTS center in Nasarawa serves the central region of Nigeria and is responsible for collecting and testing blood donations, as well as distributing blood and blood products to hospitals and medical centers in the region.
- National Blood Transfusion Service, Bayelsa Address: General Hospital, Yenagoa Phone: +234 803 317 1634 Email: nbtswarri@nbts.gov.ng
The NBTS center in Bayelsa is responsible for collecting and testing blood donations from the southern region of Nigeria, as well as distributing blood and blood products to hospitals and medical centers in the region.
- National Blood Transfusion Service, Kebbi Address: General Hospital, Birnin Kebbi Phone: +234 803 344 4485 Email: nbtskebbi@nbts.gov.ng
The NBTS center in Kebbi serves the northern region of Nigeria and is responsible for collecting and testing blood donations, as well as distributing blood and blood products to hospitals and medical centers in the region.
- National Blood Transfusion Service, Cross River Address: University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar Phone: +234 803 717 7173 Email: nbtscalabar@nbts.gov.ng
The NBTS center in Cross River is responsible for collecting and testing blood donations from the southern region of Nigeria, as well as distributing blood and blood products to hospitals and medical centers in the region.
- National Blood Transfusion Service, Plateau Address: Plateau Specialist Hospital, Jos Phone: +234 803 359 9677 Email: nbtnorthcentral@nbts.gov.ng
The NBTS center in Plateau serves the central region of Nigeria and is responsible for collecting and testing blood donations, as well as distributing blood and blood products to hospitals and medical centers in the region.
- National Blood Transfusion Service, Taraba Address: Specialist Hospital, Jalingo Phone: +234 803 617 0549 Email: nbtstalaba@nbts.gov.ng
The NBTS center in Taraba serves the northeastern region of Nigeria and is responsible for collecting and testing blood donations, as well as distributing blood and blood products to hospitals and medical centers in the region.
- National Blood Transfusion Service, Sokoto Address: Specialist Hospital, Sokoto Phone: +234 803 368 1160 Email: nbtssokoto@nbts.gov.ng
The NBTS center in Sokoto serves the northern region of Nigeria and is responsible for collecting and testing blood donations, as well as distributing blood and blood products to hospitals and medical centers in the region.
- National Blood Transfusion Service, Benue Address: Specialist Hospital, Makurdi Phone: +234 803 700 0222 Email: nbtnorthcentral@nbts.gov.ng
The NBTS center in Benue serves the central region of Nigeria and is responsible for collecting and testing blood donations, as well as distributing blood and blood products to hospitals and medical centers in the region.
- National Blood Transfusion Service, Bauchi Address: Specialist Hospital, Bauchi Phone: +234 803 314 7863 Email: nbtsabakaliki@nbts.gov.ng
The NBTS center in Bauchi serves the northeastern region of Nigeria and is responsible for collecting and testing blood donations, as well as distributing blood and blood products to hospitals and medical centers in the region.
- National Blood Transfusion Service, Jigawa Address: Specialist Hospital, Dutse Phone: +234 803 848 6156 Email: nbtsjigawa@nbts.gov.ng
The NBTS center in Jigawa serves the northern region of Nigeria and is responsible for collecting and testing blood donations, as well as distributing blood and blood products to hospitals and medical centers in the region.
- National Blood Transfusion Service, Adamawa Address: Specialist Hospital, Yola Phone: +234 803 592 1614 Email: nbtsgbuja@nbts.gov.ng
The NBTS center in Adamawa serves the northeastern region of Nigeria and is responsible for collecting and testing blood donations, as well as distributing blood and blood products to hospitals and medical centers in the region.
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