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It’s safe and it saves

The Kenya Blood Transfusion and Transplant Service (KBTTS) was established in the year 2000 within the Ministry of Health.

Its mandate is to collect, test, process and distribute blood and blood products to all transfusing hospitals in Kenya.

In gazette notice number 129, Kenya Blood Transfusion and Transplant Service transitioned to Kenya Tissue and Transplant Authority (KTTA)

Can I Give Blood?

Yes. One can donate blood if they are aged between 16-65 years, in good health, and meets the eligibility criteria for blood donation. Go to https://portal.health.go.ke/
to register and find out if you are eligible.

Learn About Blood

The 4 blood types comprise: A+ A- AB B+ B- O- O+
After donation, blood is tested for HIV, Hepatitis B, C, and Syphilis.

Blood is key during Major/minor surgeries, Child Birth, accidents, etc.

DONATION PROCESS

The donation process from the time you arrive at the Center till you leave

REGISTRATION

You need to complete a very simple registration form which contains all required contact information needed to begin the donation process

SCREENING

A drop of blood from your finger will be taken for a simple test to ensure that your blood iron levels are suitable for donating blood

DONATION

After passing the screening test successfully, you will be directed to a donor bed for donation. This takes between 6-10 minutes only

REFRESHMENT

You can stay in the waiting area until you feel strong enough to leave our center. You will receive some refreshments from us in donation zone.

TESTING

Blood is tested for HIV, Hepatitis A & B among other infections

RESULTS COLLECTION

Collect your results at the KNBTS center nearest to where you donated blood from.

"Every 10 minutes, about 10 Kenyans need blood"

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DONATION CENTERS

510444p.a.

BLOOD NEEDED

300000p.a.

BLOOD COLLECTED

288000p.a.

HAPPY RECEPIENTS

Blood Collection Trends

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BLOOD DONATION CAMPAIGNS

Join our impactful Blood Donation Campaign! We are dedicated to inspiring new blood donors to step forward and encouraging existing donors to continue their life-saving contributions. Be a part of this noble cause and help us make a difference in countless lives. Together, we can ensure a steady and sufficient blood supply for those in need. Join our campaign today and be a hero by giving the gift of life.

There are no upcoming events at this time.

“Just 3 teaspoonfuls of your blood are enough to save the life of a premature baby”

REGISTER AS A DONOR

“Give blood save life”

News & Press Releases

Latest news and statements regarding giving blood, blood processing and supply.

Kenya Tissue and Transplant Authority marks Valentine’s Day with a Blood Donation Drive

02, August 2023   0 Comments
Kenya Tissue and Transplant Authority marks Valentine’s Day with a blood donation drive Tuesday, February 14, 2023: To mark this year’s

Press Release: Kenya Marks World Blood Donor Day with Calls For More Donors

04, July 2023   0 Comments
Kenya Marks World Blood Donor Day with Calls For More Donors Nairobi, June 14, 2023: The Kenya Tissue and Transplant Authority

Press Release: KTTA & KNH mark World Transplant Day

04, July 2023   0 Comments
KTTA & KNH mark World Transplant Day Nairobi, June 6, 2023: World Transplant Day (WTD) celebration takes place on 6th June

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