Welcome to NBTS

(National Blood Transfusion Service)

Sri Lanka

You Can Get Involved

You can now join hands with us to help patients by donating Whole Blood, Apheresis Platelets, Stem Cells or Hosting a Blood Donation Campaign

Notifications

ℹ️ NBTS Re-designated as WHO CC
National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS) Sri Lanka has been redesignated as a WHO Collaborating Centre (CC) for Blood Transfusion Services for another 3 years, starting from 7th September 2024.
ℹ️ AATM Annual Congress 2026
The NBTS is pleased to announce that the XXI Annual Congress of the Asian Association of Transfusion Medicine (AATM) will be held on 14th and 15th December 2026 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. We warmly invite all professionals, researchers, and stakeholders in Transfusion Medicine to participate in this prestigious regional congress.
📘 Blood Donation Invitation
Eligible donors are encouraged to visit the nearest blood bank and donate blood at their convenience. 🕗 NBC (Narahenpita): 8.00 am – 6.00 pm 🕓 Other Blood Banks: 8.00 am – 4.00 pm
ℹ️ NBTS Re-designated as WHO CC
National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS) Sri Lanka has been redesignated as a WHO Collaborating Centre (CC) for Blood Transfusion Services for another 3 years, starting from 7th September 2024.
ℹ️ AATM Annual Congress 2026
The NBTS is pleased to announce that the XXI Annual Congress of the Asian Association of Transfusion Medicine (AATM) will be held on 14th and 15th December 2026 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. We warmly invite all professionals, researchers, and stakeholders in Transfusion Medicine to participate in this prestigious regional congress.
📘 Blood Donation Invitation
Eligible donors are encouraged to visit the nearest blood bank and donate blood at their convenience. 🕗 NBC (Narahenpita): 8.00 am – 6.00 pm 🕓 Other Blood Banks: 8.00 am – 4.00 pm

Organizing a blood donation campaign

We are committed to making quality blood available for patients throughout the year. To support this goal, we organize local and national campaigns that promote voluntary blood donation. Today, 85% of the island-wide blood supply is collected through mobile blood donation campaigns.

Today’s Mobile
Blood Donation Campaigns

Here you can find mobile blood donation campaigns.

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We Believe In

Proper Education and Quality Knowledge

Education, Training and Research Unit (ETRU)

The Education, Training, and Research Unit (ETRU) of the National Blood Center (NBC) plays a crucial role in enhancing the knowledge, skills, and professional competencies of blood bank personnel across the country. Committed to upholding high standards in Transfusion Medicine, the ETRU facilitates Continuous Professional Development, in-service training, and research initiatives that contribute to the overall improvement of National Blood Transfusion Service.

Our Vision

“To be a unique for the world, securing quality assured blood services through a nationally coordinated system”

Our Mission

“To ensure the quality, safety, adequacy and cost effectiveness of the blood supply and related laboratory, clinical, academic and research services in accordance with national requirements and WHO recommendations” 

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