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2 BLOOD DONOR ORGANIZATIONS OF SBTP, 2012 permission of the publ

3 Table of Contents Foreword iii Ahsas Welfare Organization... 1 Al-Fajar Foundation... 2 Al-Mustafa Welfare Society... 3 Al-Shifa Foundation... 4 Abbottonians Medical Association, Abbottabad... 5 Al-Mariam Blood Donation Society... 7 Aman Blood Organization... 8 Amna Haematological Services... 9 Barani Blood Donor Society Burhani Medical Welfare Association (BMWA) Burhani Blood Donor and Welfare Association Call for Rise Blood Donor Society (CFR-BDS) CMLT Blood Donor Society Comsats Blood Donor Society Engineer s Blood Donor Society (EBDS) Education Academy EME Blood Donor Society Fatimid Foundation Kidney Centre, Quetta Friends Foundation Frontier Foundation Welfare Hospital & Blood Transfusion Services Haidri Blood Bank & Welfare Society Hamza Foundation Human Welfare Thalassaemia Centre Husaini Haematology and Oncology Trust IMDC Blood Donor Society Institute of Business Management (IoBM) Blood Donor Society Ithad Young Blood Bank Jamila Sultana Foundation Kashif Iqbal Thalassaemia Care Centre Kashmir Blood Bank Kids Blood Diseases Organization Medicos Aid Society i

4 Mehran Blood Donors & Welfare Association Mohsin Foundation Muhammadi Blood Bank National Hematology Center & Blood Bank Omair Sana Foundation Pakblood Pakistan Thalassaemia Welfare Society Patients Aid Foundation Patients Welfare Association Pakistan Red Crescent Society Punjab Law College Blood Donating Network Quadians Blood Donors Society (QBDS) Rifah Welfare Foundation Safe Blood Transfusion Services Safe the People Welfare Organization Saharo Human Aid Association Shifa College of Medicine Sukkur Blood & Drugs Donating Society Sundas Foundation Tanzeem-e-Amal Blood Donor Society Thalassaemia Society of Pakistan, Mirpur Chapter Thalassaemia Centre and Blood Bank The Blessing Foundation University of Peshawar Blood Donor Society Welfare Hand Organization Zainabia Blood Bank & Thalassaemia Centre ii

5 Foreword In Pakistan, the transfusion services are being provided by the public, private and NGO/BDO sector blood banks, the majority of which are hospital based. Despite working in isolation, the Blood Donor Organizations (BDOs) are an integral component of the blood transfusion system working all over the country since Over the years these BDOs have emerged because the public system had limited capacity to provide services. However, the small amount of services provided was inadequate to meet the public demand and lacked the infrastructure along with the human and technical resources. The BDOs are mostly university based voluntary organizations managed by students. They collect blood from voluntary donors to supply to blood banks of their own choice. Some amongst these are also running thalassaemia care and community health programmes. These organizations play an significant role in improving the supply of safest blood to the deserving and poor patients free of cost. To gather comprehensive information about Blood Donor Organizations, a questionnaire was designed, followed by identification of BDOs from all over Pakistan. On-site surveys of selected blood donor organizations were conducted at the beginning, while most information was gathered through electronic and phone communications. The Blood Donor Organizations Inventory is the first-ever complete inventory of BDOs in Pakistan. It includes information about their operational capacities, strategies of donor mobilization, names of centres to which they distribute blood, sources of funding, registration and licensing status, future plans, and contact details. The potential importance of BDOs in the BT system reform process, however, lies in the fact that they are collecting enormous quantities of (voluntary) blood donations through their donor motivation and mobilization programmes. As an example, around 44 of them have a total annual collection of about 580,000 units, exceeding the planned annual collection of the future Regional Blood Centres (approx. 440,000 units) of the first phase of the SBT Programme. They generate resources through financial donations, zakat/fitrana, diagnostic laboratories and membership fees. These organizations are registered with one of the many government departments including Social Security Department, Security and Exchange Commission of Pakistan, Blood Transfusion Authorities. The objective of this Inventory is to bring them together on a single platform and establish a national network of blood donor organizations. This milestone will be achieved with the aim of interchanging experience and best practices, while on the other hand being open to policy advice from the SBT Programme and joint strategies and actions for the promotion of blood donation and the advancement of blood safety. This will generate a common platform for better access to the community. The document would also help to identify BDOs which could possibly collaborate with the future Regional Blood Centres in order to fill gaps in the supply of voluntary blood donors. The national strategy for blood donation endeavors to mobilize and convert the suitable and eligible replacement donors into regular non-remunerated blood donors, in addition to sensitizing the youth, especially the university students, to become regular voluntary donors. The small voluntary donor base in Pakistan is mainly made up of donors who are mobilized by various BDOs. These BDOs are working with zeal and passion but unfortunately without proper technical iii

6 guidance. The true potential of these BDOs is, therefore, unrealized and needs to be exploited and unleashed. The SBT Programme has made efforts to establish a Network of these BDOs functioning across the country to enable them to have a platform to share experiences and improve their systems. The SBT Programme s monthly e-newsletter has also initiated a BDO corner which includes news related to the activities of Blood Donor Organizations. The Programme appreciates the efforts of the GIZ Technical Expert, Usman Waheed, in compilation of this inventory which will support the process of BDOs networking and enable interaction of these organizations in the reformed blood transfusion system. It will serve as an important tool to make public private partnership in the VNRBD sector by the respective blood transfusion programmes. December, 2012 Prof. Dr. Hasan Abbas Zaheer Project Director Safe Blood Transfusion Programme Government of Pakistan iii

7 Ahsas Welfare Organization Give Blood Save Life Ahsas Welfare Organization (AWO) is a non-governmental, non-political, non-profiting and nonsectarian organization duly registered with the Social Welfare Directorate, Government of NWFP, Peshawar (Pakistan) vides Registration Certificate No.2299 May, The executive committee consisting of four members is responsible for execution of the decisions of general body. The executive committee holds its meetings on quarterly basis. The total number of staff is 12 out of which 6 are full time paid while the rests are honorary. The society functions in three priority areas: Blood donation camps Medical camps (free of cost) Treatment of thalassaemia patients The blood donation camps are organized as per demand in colleges where screening facility is also provided free of cost. The donors database is maintained manually. AWO provides all the services free of cost and is running a thalassaemia center where more than 200 children receive free treatment. The organization is working in close collaboration with other organizations in Peshawar such as Al-Hayat Medical Center, City Gate Medical Center and Welfare Hand Organization. The blood is mostly supplied to Khyber Teaching Hospital, Paracha Medical Centre, Ali Dialysis Centre and Lady Reading Hospital. In addition to the blood donation camps and treatment for thalassaemics, the Ahsas Welfare Organization (AWO) is working actively for provision of medical facilities to the poor community by establishing a hospital (AhsasWelfare Hospital & Children Rehydration Centre). Areas of interest and future plans include expansion of the existing activities, establishment of a modern blood bank, MCH programmes, and awareness programmes on breast cancer. Dr. Shahzad Rashid Awan Chairman Ahsas Welfare Organization H. No. 1653, Mohallah Mulan Majeed, Inside Hushtnagri, Peshawar Cell: Office: shahzad@yahoo.com ahsasorg@yahoo.com 1

8 Al-Fajar Foundation Blood Donors Love Life Al-Fajar Foundation (AFF) was established in 2004at SPS College Swat and registered with the Government of Pakistan under Society s Registration Act The Board of Directors (BoD) consists of 16 members who are honorary and hold their meetings once per year. In addition to the BoD, six paid employees are also working. The foundation has an annual budget of 520,000 PKR (through membership fees and donations). The blood donation camps are organized on regular basis (about 40 per year) and the total number of donors managed is around The voluntary donation is promoted through broachers, organizing events such as World Thalassaemia Day and by participation in conferences organized by Pakistan Thalassaemia Federation. Our strengths include motivated and experienced staff, location (at main GT road), and trust of the people. Areas of interest and future plans are to provide blood testing facility tothalassaemics, to provide consultancy services on thalassaemia and developing a website of the foundation. Mr. Syed Munawar Shah Chairman Al-Fajar Foundation SPS College Swat, G.T Road Rahim Abad, Mingora, Swat BDO office: al_fajar_foundation@yahoo.com 2

9 Al-Mustafa Welfare Society Give Blood save Life Al-Mustafa Welfare Society was established in 1983 in Karachi and is registered under the Social Security Act of Pakistan. The total number of staff working is 8 and all are full time paid employees. The annual budget of the organization is managed through donations from generous people. The voluntary blood donation concept is encouraged through promotional material, events, seminars and blood donation camps. The camps are organized as per demand and total number of donors managed is about 460 with manual maintenance of their record. Areas of interest and future plans include data management and a new site for establishment of blood bank. Mr. Naeem Blood Bank Incharge Al-Mustaf Welfare Society (Trust) Opp: Bate ul Mukaram Masjid, Hasan Square, Gulshan e Iqbal, Karachi. Cell: BDO: ma_1989_a@hotmail.com 3

10 Al-Shifa Foundation War against Thalassaemia Al-Shifa Foundation was founded in 2008 and is registered with the Social Security Department. The organizational structure includes a Patron-In-Chief, Chairman, President, Vice President, General Secretary, Press Secretary, and Finance Secretary. The meetings are held every month and in addition when required. The annual budget of the organization is managed through membership fees. The blood camps are organized as per demand and about 275 donors are managed in the camps. The record of blood donors is kept manually. The blood collected is supplied to DHQ hospital and a few private hospitals. Activities other than promotion of VNRBD include helping poor students financially in their studies. The voluntary donation is promoted through promotional material, blood donation camps and awareness seminars. Mr. Zakir Hussain Patron in Chief Al-shifa Blood Bank Allama Iqbal Road, Opp. DHQ Hospital, Mirpur (AJK) Cell: , Ikhlaq_ahmed47@yahoo.com 4

11 Abbottonians Medical Association, Abbottabad Working Together for Life Every day I shall do at least one good deed that will please a fellow human being, without the distinction of class, colour or creed. I shall do the best that I can, to help people who are old, crippled or in distress. With this spirit and love for the countrymen that Old Boys from one of the most prestigious institution of the country, Abbottabad Public School & College, Abbottabad, conceived the idea of forming Abbottonians Medical Association for making the difference; making a difference from sickness to health, from pain to relief, from grief to happiness, from poverty to progress. AMA is registered with The Voluntary Social Welfare Agencies Ordinance, 1961 (Registration # DSW/NWFP-1458) and The Trust Act, 1882 (Registration # 907). It is working in the field of social welfare since The Association is governed by a Board of Directors comprising of 11 members. In 1997, AMA established a Blood/Thalassaemia Center, where blood transfusion and iron chelation therapy is provided to over 200 registered thalassaemics on regular basis. AMA has a well-equipped Clinical Laboratory, where routine as well as specialized tests are available on subsidized rates. The Association is also an associate member of Thalassaemia International Federation (TIF), Cyprus and also founding Member of Thalassaemia Federation of Pakistan (TFP). The annual budget of the society is maintained through grants and zakat. About 800 regular blood donors are registered with AMA and Blood Camps are held in all major educational institutions of the province on a regular basis. Voluntary blood donation is promoted through Advocacy Seminars, Poster and Essay competitions. Some of the Key messages include: Time You Spend in Donating Blood can Mean a Lifetime for Someone A Gift of Blood is a Gift of Life, Donate Blood and Save a Life Every Life is Precious If Only You Care, Donate Blood, It was meant to circulate Every Drop of Your Blood Counts; It Adds a Day in the Life of a Thalassaemic Child The blood units collected are given to AMA Blood/Thalassaemia Center, Abbottabad, Ayub Teaching Hospital, and DHQ Hospital Abbottabad. AMA played a key role in the disasters like Earthquake of 2005, where it ensured regular supply of blood to the earthquake victims admitted in various hospitals of Abbottabad. AMA also managed regular supply of blood components during the last year s crisis of hemorrhagic fever. In order to improve our services, more advanced equipment for blood collection, storage and component therapy is needed. Future plans include availability of aphaeresis and Hb electrophoresis at AMA blood centre. 5

12 Dr. NoamanSiddiqui Secretary General, Abbottonians Medical Association 11/12-D, Awan Plaza, Mandian, Abbottabad Cell: , Office: , Website: 6

13 Al-Mariam Blood Donation Society Al-Mariam Blood Donation Society has been the COMSAT's premier emergency response student society. As part of a student's movement that offers neutral humanitarian care to the victims of blood deficiency, the MBDS distinguishes itself by aiding victims of devastating natural disasters. The objectives of the society include: o o Development of a database of university volunteers for Blood Donation Connecting the volunteer blood donors with the needy Al-Mariam Blood Donation Society was founded in the start of 2010 by Computer Engineering students of spring batch (2007), after having faced the sudden and urgent need of rare blood group for their class fellow, Mariam Qureshi, who ran short of Blood Platelets. The search made them realize the seriousness of the scenario when people are unable to find the required blood group in emergency. She passed away but her death gave them the reason to live to serve this purpose for humanity. The society is composed of 15 members who are honorary and includes a President, Vice President and Executive members. The society is officially registered with the COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Islamabad and receives financial support from the same. The society arranges blood donation camps three times a year and about 400 members have donated, out of which 150 have become regular donors. The record of donors is kept digitally on Comsats website. The blood donations collected are supplied to PIMS, AFIT and Holy Family Hospitals. The society is working on making the database of volunteer blood donators dynamic, and online, so that the gap between the volunteer blood donors and the patients are bridged in a convenient manner. Areas of interest and future plans include collaboration with other universities to link up with people working for this cause, so that we may cooperate with each other for better results. Muhammad Yousaf President, Al-Mariam BDS COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Islamabad Cell: cdtysf@hotmail.com Website: 7

14 Aman Blood Organization Aman Blood Organization (ABO) was established in 2007 with a motto to serve the humanity, voluntarily. The society is working independently and is not affiliated with any university/institute. The organizational structure of the society includes a President, General Secretary, and Executive Members. All members of the society are honorary and arrange a monthly meeting. The society manages > 500 blood donors out of which 165 are regular voluntary blood donors. The donors database is kept manually and one blood camp is organized per year. The blood units collected are given to different hospitals in Lahore such as Jinnah Hospital, Ganga Ram Hospital, Anmol Hospital, Mansoora Hospital and Sheikh Zayed Hospital. Activities other than promotion of VNRBD include the support to those poor patients who do not have sufficient resources to get their treatment done. The society aims to act as a bridge betweena needy person and a volunteer donor, to help save the life of a human. Areas of interest and future plan of action include digitalization of donors database and transparent use of blood and blood products. Mr. Rashid ulkhairy President Aman Blood Organization House No. 28, Kashmir Block, AllamaIqbal Town, Lahore Cell: rashid_khairy@hotmail.com 8

15 AmnaHaematological Services And Blood Bank Amna Haematological Services and Blood Bank was established in 2003 by Amna Welfare Society in Multan. The organization is registered with Social Welfare working in association with Punjab Blood Transfusion Services, Thalassaemia Federation of Pakistan, Thalassaemia International Federation and Global Fund. The board of directors and advisory board run through organization. The annual budget of the organization is maintained through membership fees, donation and minimal charges on the blood tests. The organization has working relations with all leading hospitals of the south Punjab particularly Nishtar Hospital Multan, Fatima Medical Centre Multan, Medicare Hospital Multan and City Hospital Multan. The concept of VNRBD is promoted through promotional material (broachers), events organized (stage shows with leading media stars) and organization of blood camps in universities and colleges on regular basis. The total number of donors managed is 6450 and a manual record is kept, however, a digital data base will be established soon. The activities other than blood donation camps include treatment of thalassaemia and haemophilia patients and provision of physiotherapy free of cost. Areas of interest and future plans include installment of new equipment such as cell separators and research projects on prevalence of HBV, HCV and HIV in healthy blood donors. Dr. Mohammad SohailIqbal General Secretary 9 B Lalazar Colony Old Bahawalpur Road, Multan Cell: BDO: sohail_iqbal30@yahoo.com 9

16 Barani Blood Donor Society DONATE BLOOD SAVE A LIFE Barani Blood Donor Society was established in 14 JUNE 2010at Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi and registered with the University. The organizational structure includes President, Vice President and External coordinator which are honorary and hold their meetings eight times per year. The annual budget of the organization is managed through membership fees. The blood donation camp is organized only once in May The voluntary donation is promoted through promotional material, organized events and blood donation camps. More than 100 males and 20 females are registered as regular donors and total annual donations are about 250. Donor database record is maintained digitally. Our society is working with the cooperation of other institutes like Army Medical College, Air University, Al-Shifa Medical College, Comsats University and AFIT Rawalpindi. Our strengths include highly motivated donors and young energetic students of the university. Our aim is to serve for the benefit of mankind. Waqar Ahmed President Cell: BDO Office No: (Personal): waqarahmed50@gmail.com (BDO): uiit.blood.donor.society@gmail.com 10

17 Burhani Medical Welfare Association (BMWA) Little Help Goes a Long Way Burhani Medical Welfare Association(BMWA) was established in 1991 and is registered with Social Security and Sindh Blood Transfusion Authority. It is also a member of Thalassaemia Federation of Pakistan and Thalassaemia International Federation. The total number of staff is 19 and all of them are paid full time employees. The executive committee includes a President and General Secretary and holds 4-5 meetings annually. The annual budget of the organization is managed through membership fees. The VNRBD concept is promoted through promotional material, organized events and blood donation camps which are organized regularly. The total number of donors managed is 900 whose record is kept digitally. The blood collected in the camps is mostly supplied to Saifee Hospital, Abbasi Hospital and Nazimabad Hospital. The strengths of the organization include the voluntary donors and their management. Areas of interest and future plans include installment of new equipment for the blood bank and to establish new centers in the interior Sindh. Mr. Javeed Qaim Ali Project Incharge Burhani BB and Thalassaemia Centre Street 1, Block F, KDA Chowrangi, Near Saifee Hospital, North Nazimabad, Karachi Cell: BDO: bmwa786@yahoo.com 11

18 Burhani Blood Donor and Welfare Association Donate Blood, Save Life In 1994, Burhani Blood Donor and Welfare Association was established in Rawalpindi and registered under the Social Security ACT The organization has total 22 employees; all of which are working voluntarily. The organization holds their meetings after every two month. The annual budget of the organization is 400,000 and is arranged through donations. The organizational structure includes President and General Secretary. Every month a blood donation camp is organized. The voluntary donation is promoted through organized events and through blood donation camps. More than 854 male and 146 female blood donors are managed with 3000 voluntary and 500 replacement donations annually. Donor database record is maintained manually. Our society is working by the cooperation of other organizations like AFIT and Pakistan Thalassaemia Welfare Society. Besides blood donor management, other activities of the organization include disaster management like earthquakes, flood reliefs and provision of medicines and blood to thalassaemia patients. Our strengths are voluntary donors and the people who support the organization. Our future plans and areas of interest include establishing a welfare hospital with advance medical laboratory and promotion of voluntary blood donation in Pakistan. Murtaza Amir Ali General Secretory Burhani BD and WA, 412 babu bazaar, Saddar, Rawalpindi Cell: BDO Office: (personal): ameer412@yahoo.com (BDO): bbdwa@hotmail.com 12

19 Call for Rise Blood Donor Society (CFR-BDS) Call For Rise Blood Donor Society (CFR-BDS) was established in It is affiliated with Call For Rise Welfare Society and registered with registrar of Welfare Societies under Societies Registration Act The organizational structure includes a President, Vice President, Wing head BDS, Director Finance and Director Operations. The society s governing body holds 4-6 meetings per year and all members of the society are honorary except for the occasional paid volunteers engaged on need basis, very rarely the society receives financial support from membership fees, donations and zakat. The concept of VNRBD is promoted through blood donation camps and key messages transmitted include; Roll up your sleeve and save a life! Commit to donate...not out of pocket but out of veins, and Give Life It s in your blood! The society is also working on other welfare projects and is multi-domain organization, with a focus on education, health finances, girl s marriages and mass coverage of aid in natural disasters. The blood camps are organized regularly and about 500 blood donors donate every year out of which 250 are regular voluntary donors. All the record of the donors is kept in a database confidentially. The blood is supplied to Shaukat Khanum Hospital, PIMS, and other services hospital. Areas of interest and future plans are to make CFR database as Pakistan s largest online database. Mr. Mohsin Maqbool President/Executive Director Call for Rise Society Cell: mohsin.maqbool@callforrise.com Website:

20 CMLT Blood Donor Society CMLT Blood Donor Society was established in 2003 at College of Medical Laboratory Technology, National Institute of Health, and Islamabad. The society is composed of six executive members who are honorary and includes a President, Vice President, General Secretary and hold meetings twice a year. The society is officially registered with CMLT and receives financial support from the same. The society arranges blood donation camps as per demand. The total number of donors managed is 260 and their record is kept manually. The blood donations collected are supplied to Holy Family Hospital, PIMS, and Poly Clinic Hospital. The voluntary donation is promoted through blood donation camps and events organized. Key message transmitted include Donate Blood, Save Life. As students of Medical Laboratory Technology, we can manage blood camps more smoothly covering both aspects, i.e. technical and administrative. The society is not fully functional currently and needs support. Areas of interest and future plans are to digitalize the donors data and to make the society a leading donor society in Islamabad. Mr. Junaid Khan President CMLT Donor Society College of Medical Laboratory Technology, National Institute of Health, Chak Shahzad, Islamabad Cell: , khan_junaid101@yahoo.com 14

21 Comsats Blood Donor Society Comsats Blood Donor Society was established in 2008 at Comsats Institute of Information Technology, Abbottabad and is registered with the same. The organizational structure includes a President, Vice President, General Secretary and members. All of the staff is honorary and up to 24 meetings are held each year. VNRBD is promoted via blood donation camps and promotional material. The camps for blood donation are arranged as per demand and about 250 donors are managed out of which 45 are regular voluntary donors. The donors database is maintained manually. The blood units collected are mainly supplied to Ayub Hospital, Abbottabad, Gillani Hospital and Abbottonian Medical Association. Areas of interest and future plans are to increase the number of voluntary blood donors and work more efficiently for the welfare of thalassaemics. Mr. Mohsin Ali Khan Golra President Comsats BDS Comsats Institute of Information Technology, Abbottabad Cell: zaheerishere@yahoo.com 15

22 Engineer s Blood Donor Society (EBDS) Just a drop can crop Engineer s Blood Donor Society (EBDS) was established in 1998 at NFC Institute of Engineering & Fertilizer Research (IEFR), Faisalabad. EBDS is working for a noble cause by serving the community and saving the lives of people. Its objective is To Serve the Humanity. The Board of Governors (BoG) include a Patron-in-Chief, Chairman, President, Vice President, General Secretary and seven executive members. The governing body is honorary and holds twelve meeting annually. The society receives financial assistance from the IEFR and registered with the same. Voluntary Donation is promoted through promotional material, blood donation camps and events organized. The society is also involved in activities other than voluntary donation such as seminars and workshops for the awareness on different health issues. EBDS organizes two blood donation camps per year and the total number of donors managed is 450 out of which 250 are regular donors and their record is kept digitally. Areas of interest and future plans include awareness seminars for the students at IEFR. Mr. Muhammad Daud Ali Alvi Chairman NFC Blood Donor Society NFC Institute of Engineering & Fertilizer Research, Jaranwala Road, P.O. Box 1012, Faisalabad Cell: BDO Office: mdaudalvi2004@hotmail.com Website: 16

23 Education Academy The Education Academy was formed in year 2010 to provide premier solutions of Home tuitions with social awareness to the society through experienced teachers. The society is trying to aware people to donate blood to save the nation on the platform of Education Academy. The society is composed of two executive members who are honorary. The budget is arranged on self-basis. VNRBD is promoted through promotional material. Education academy aims at development of socially responsible citizens. The sole purpose is to aim at people who are interested in blood donation being aware member of society. Our slogan is TO BE THE BLOOD OF NATION. Total number of donors managed is 400 and their record is kept manually. However no blood camps are organized by the academy itself. The academy can improve if the SBT project can actively pursue for more details and get the data centralized helping the academy to play role of facilitator on a better platform. Areas of interest and future plans are to increase blood donation awareness campaigns at city and country level and also to bridge the gap between volunteer donors and the needy across the universities, across the twin cities and finally across the country. Mr. Zahid Javed Coordinator Education Academy 240 Attaturk block, New Garden Town, Lahore. Cell: peakakademy@yahoo.com 17

24 EME Blood Donor Society Give Blood, Give Life EME Blood Donor Society was established in 2008 at College of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, NUST. The society is composed of a President, Vice President and executive members who are all honorary. The society holds its meetings six times a year and is financially supported through NUST Volunteers Club and EME College. The society is in its infancy phase and not fully equipped to organize blood camps on its own therefore it invites other blood donor organizations (MAS, Fatimid) to arrange camps in the college (usually 2 per year). Key messages transmitted include Give Blood, Give Life. The blood units collected are given to AFIC, Fatimid Foundation and RMC Blood Donor Society (MAS). The number of donors who donate is about 90 out of which 50 are regular donors. Since the establishment of society, around 500 donors have donated blood. A proper donor database has not yet been established but will soon be organized. It has been sent hat general public usually do not like to donate blood, they are hesitant to attend any seminars which are on this topic. We are trying to change this behavior and working tirelessly to increase the turnover in blood camps which is usually 10%. The society plans to increase the number of voluntary blood donors by coordinating with National Blood Transfusion Programme (NBTP). Being new in the sector, the society requires professional guidance to move ahead. Mr. Saif-ul-Haq President EME Blood Donor Society College of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, NUST, Islamabad Cell: qahlufias@hotmail.com 18

25 Fatimid Foundation Kidney Centre, Quetta Fatimid Foundation Kidney Centre, Quetta is rendering services to redress human suffering. The centre was inaugurated by worthy President of Pakistan on December 7, 2006.The organizational structure includes CEO, Board of Governors and Board of Trustees. The meetings are held every month and the total number of staff is 81 (75 full-time paid and 7 part-time paid). The centre is also providing free blood transfusion services and iron chelating agents. The centre was established by Worker Welfare Board (WWB), Government of Pakistan and later on was handed over to the Fatimid Foundation to make it functional. Although the Kidney Center was planned for the treatment of Kidney related diseases, when "Fatimid" took over the center, they introduced following departments in addition to the basic plan; management of blood related disease, Physiotherapy, Pediatrics and Gynaecology. Thus, the centre is a unique experience of cooperation between public and private sector. VNRBD is promoted through events organized, promotional material and through blood donation camps organized on regular basis. Only 40% of the members have donated blood out of which only 10% are regular donors while rest of the 60% are not donating due to illiteracy rate, myths about donation and risk factors etc. The donors record is kept both manually and digitally. Areas of improvement include having more regular blood donors and creation of awareness about thalassaemias. Future plans are to have CBS test facility, bone marrow transplantation, establishment of a girl s medical college and creation of awareness about blood donation. Dr. Amir Mohammad Khan Jogezai Chief Executive Fatimid Foundation Kidney Centre Samungli Road, Quetta Ph: Cell: (Admin Officer) info@fatimidkidneycentre.com Website: fatimidkidneycentre.com 19

26 Friends Foundation Donate Blood Save Life Friends Foundation was founded in 2010 after being registered with the social security department of Government of Punjab. The organization is also affiliated with Thalassaemia Federation of Pakistan. The Board of Governors includes a President, Senior Vice President, Vice President and a General Secretary. The BoGs hold their meetings on quarterly basis. The number of paid staff is 15. The annual budget of the organization is 3,000,000 organized through donations and membership fees. The VNRBD concept is promoted through promotional material, organized events and blood donation camps. About 60 camps are organized per year with 3600 donors managed (record is kept manually). The blood is supplied to Children Hospital, NHM, Medicare, Fatima, City and Faial Hospitals. Activities other than promotion of VNRBD include Screening & Transfusion of Blood. The strengths of the organization are volunteer donors. Areas of interest and future plans include new equipment, and establishment of BDOs in South Punjab. Ch. Tamim Ahmed Director Friends Foundation Main Bazar, Sharifpura, Multan Cell: tamim8047@yahoo.com 20

27 Frontier Foundation Welfare Hospital & Blood Transfusion Services A Breath, follows a Breath and makes life Frontier Foundation Welfare Hospital & Blood Transfusion Services was established in 2003, in Peshawar with a motto to serve the humanity, voluntarily. The society is working independently and is not affiliated with any university/institute. The organizational structure of the society includes a Chairman, Vice Chairman, General Secretary, Joint Secretary and Finance Secretary Etc. All members of the society are honorary and hold their meetings on quarterly basis. Total number of staff is 72, all of them are paid full time. The total number of donors registered is 99,765 males and around 3000 females and their record is maintained manually. Around 759 donation camps are arranged per year on regular basis with annual donations of about with no family replacement donations. The voluntary donation is promoted through blood donation camps, awareness seminars and promotional material. About 2200 registered thalassaemia, hemophilia, blood cancer, leukemia and other blood disorder patients are transfused with screened blood. In addition, organization also provides blood to OPD/private & public sector hospitals on emergency basis. Activities other than promotion of VNRBD include the support to those poor patients who do not have sufficient resources to get their treatment done by organizing & conducting free medical camps throughout the KPK. Organization also conduct emergency response cell and relief programmes facilitating the human sufferings in Natural & Man made catastrophes. In addition, organization provides free ambulance service during disaster and emergency. Areas of interests and future plans of action include Primary and Reproductive Health Care facilities including Family Planning and Mother and Child care, establishment of Burn Centre and Maternity Home, Poverty alleviation programs especially discouraging child labor, blood transfusion at district Swabi and one branch in Afghanistan and establishment of our blood bank branches in twelve Districts of KPK.. Mr. Sahbzada Abdul Haleem Chairman Cell No BDO Office No.: (personal): lifesaver_4u2000@yahoo.com BDO Postal Address: Frontier Foundation, Khyber colony 2,Tehkal Payan, University road Peshawar city KPK, Pakistan 21

28 Haidri Blood Bank & Welfare Society Who he saves a life, saves the humanity (Al Quran) Haidri Blood Bank & Welfare Society was established in 1995, and registered with the Social Security Act of Pakistan. The organizational structure includes Chairman, Vice Chairman, Deputy Vice Chairman and General Secretary etc. and holds their meetings twice per year. The annual budget of the organization is managed through membership fees, donations and through laboratories income. The two blood donation camps are organized during Ashoran and Chehlam. The voluntary donation is promoted through promotional material, organized events and through blood donation camps. More than 1353 males and 24 females are registered as regular donors and about 40% of total annual donations are voluntary. Donor database record is maintained manually. Our society is working under partnership with other hospitals like AHQ Hospital PCR and THQ Hospital Ali Zai and also with organizations like Frontier Foundation Peshawar, Frontier Foundation Kohat and Hamza Foundation Peshawar. Our strengths include love amongst for fraternity and brotherhood and then to treat the humanity. Our aim is to build Haidri Medical Complex. Mr. Liaqat Hussain Chairman Haidri Blood Bank and Welfare Society BDO Office No: , , (Personal): liaqat19@yahoo.com (BDO): hbbpcr@yahoo.com 22

29 Hamza Foundation Donate Blood, Save Life Hamza Foundation Welfare Hospital and Blood Services was established in 2006 in Peshawar. The foundation is composed of 36 members out of whom 6 are honorary and also a part of board of directors. The annual budget of the organization is managed through public donations and zakat. The organization is registered with the directorate of Social Security, and Health Regulatory Authority, Peshawar, KPK. The concept of voluntary blood donation is promoted through organizing seminars, promotional material and blood donation camps. The blood camps are organized regularly (5 per week). About 32,000 donors donate regularly in the camps. All the record of blood donors is kept manually. The blood collected is mostly supplied to Khyber Teaching Hospital, Lady Reading Hospital and Hayatabad Medical Complex. Activities other than voluntary blood donation promotion include free medical camps. The organization is a member of Thalassaemia International Federation, International Alliance of Patients Organizations and Thalassaemia Federation of Pakistan. Mr. Ijaz Ali Chairman 33-F, Khushal Khan Khattak Road University Town, Peshawar Cell: BDO Office: hamzafoundationorg.ijaz@gmail.com Website: hamzafoundationhosp.org 23

30 Human Welfare Thalassaemia Centre Seeking Red in Blood Human Welfare Thalassaemia Centre was established in 1994 to provide thalassaemia care services to the needy patients. The organization has seven employees, four of which are honorary and hold quarterly meetings. The annual budget of the organization is arranged through membership fees and donations. The society is registered with Social Security Department of the Government of Punjab. The total number of donors managed is around and their record is maintained manually. Usually 8-10 donation camps are arranged per year on regular basis. The voluntary donation is promoted through blood donation camps, awareness seminars and promotional material. The total number of camps organized per year is and number of donors managed is about 200. The donors record is kept manually. About 200 thalassaemia patients are transfused with screened blood. In addition, the patients also receive desferal injections and infusion pumps for iron control free of cost. Areas of interest and future plans include logistics, no. of blood camps and establishment of subcenters in other cities. Prof. Maqsood Elahi Bhatti President Human Welfare Thalassaemia Centre B-67, B- Block Chowk, Near National Saving Center, Attock City Cell: Office:

31 Husaini Haematology and Oncology Trust To serve the patient s community at large In 1979, Husaini Haematology and Oncology Trust (Husaini) was founded by Late Dr. Hasan Ali Vajid, with a Blood Bank at Soldier Bazar, Karachi. Husaini is a not for profit organization working with the mission To serve the patient s community at large. It is nationally and internationally renowned for its quality services without any discrimination from its 26 branches round the clock all over Pakistan. The annual budget of the organization in 2011 was 238,444,300 (community share) and 60,174,949 (zakat/charity). Husaini is Certified/Registered/Affiliated with American Association of Blood Banking (AABB), Sindh Blood Transfusion Authority (SBTA), Pakistan Medical Research Council (PMRC), Baqai University and University of Karachi (for research projects) and Dow University of Health Sciences (for Training of their Students) etc. The organization collects 98,000 blood donations annually. To ensure SAFEST BLOOD for the patient s community, Husaini has a multi-layered screening system which starts with thorough donor history & examination, prior blood donation donor s screening on chromatography in high prevalent cities, post donation screening on chemiluminescence technology for antibody detection and final screening on Nucleic Acid Test (NAT). Blood cross match tests are done on gel cards. Future Expansion Plans - a multistoried building covering an area of more than 125,000 square feet is under construction to achieve 100% voluntary blood donation, 100% blood fractionation, stem cell harvesting, cord blood banking, blood irradiator, in-house incineration system, seminar hall for pre-marriage counseling, prenatal blood testing, digital diagnostic imaging and to add more training programs and upgrading the existing one to post graduate level for doctors and technologists. Mr. Asad Ali Chief Executive Husaini Haematology and Oncology Trust, Soldier Bazaar Karachi Pakistan. Office: U.A.N ceo@husaini.org Website: 25

32 IMDC Blood Donor Society IMDC Blood Donor Society was established in 2010 on the occasion of World Blood Donor Day at Islamic Medical and Dental College (IMDC) with the objectives to: 1. Create awareness on voluntary blood donation, and 2. Arrange blood donation camps The society is composed of 20 members who are honorary and includes a President, Vice President and Facilitators (members). The society is officially registered with the Islamabad Medical and Dental College (IMDC) and receives financial support from the same. The society arranges blood donation camps twice a year and about 60 members have donated, out of which 40 have become regular donors. The record of donors is kept manually but soon all the data will be available on IMDC website. The society is working in collaboration with Pakistan Red Crescent Society and the blood donations collected are supplied to Social Security Hospital (teaching hospital for IMDC). The voluntary donation is promoted through blood donation camps and events organized. The key messages transmitted include Donate Blood, Save Life and New Blood for the World. In addition to VNRBD, the society is also promoting rational use of blood components through seminars. Areas of interest and future plans include digitalization of donors data through IMDC website, awareness-raising among the society to donate blood, three to four times a year, and to provide blood components to patients at Social Security Hospital, rather than whole blood. Dr. Naghmi Asif Facilitator, IMDC Blood Donor Society Main Murree Road, Bhara Kahu, Islamabad Cell: BDO Office No: , naghmi_asif@hotmail.com Website: 26

33 Institute of Business Management (IoBM) Blood Donor Society Institute of Business Management (IoBM) Blood Donor Society was established at the Institute of Business Management (IoBM). No separate organizational structure for the blood donor society is present but blood donation camps are arranged twice a year where more than 200 students donate in a one-day camp. IoBM keeps manual record of the donors and hosts the blood donation activity arranged by the organizations (like Fatimid, Husaini Blood Bank), so the logistics are mostly arranged by BDO. Since IoBM, has large number of dedicated, energetic and socially responsible students studying in different disciplines, they can also be a good resource in mobilizing and creating awareness for the youth to come forward and join efforts for promoting VNRBD and CLUB 25 concept. Future plans include motivating youth to work for such initiatives, and show their corporate social responsibility towards society. Dr. Asima Zahid President IoBM BDS Head of Department MBA Health Management Programme, IoBM, Karachi Cell: asima_faisal@hotmail.com 27

34 Ithad Young Blood Bank Together we can Save Lives Ithad Young Blood Bank was established in 2010 at Cheleke, Daska District Sialkot with the objectives to: 1. Create awareness on voluntary blood donation 2. Create awareness in the society 3. Extend the lives of you and your family members 4. Arrange blood donation camps The society is composed of 24 members who are honorary and includes a President, Vice President and Facilitators (members). The society arranges blood donation camps twice a year and about 60 members have donated, out of which have become regular donors with 144 annual donations. The record of donors is kept manually but soon all the data will be available on IYBB website. The society is working in collaboration with the Afzal Memorial Hospital and the blood donations collected are supplied to Social Security Hospital and other hospitals. The voluntary donation is promoted through blood donation camps and events organized. The key messages transmitted include It s About Preserving Life and New Blood for the World. Areas of interest and future plans include digitalization of donors data through IYBB website, awareness-raising among the society to donate blood, three to four times a year, and to provide blood components to patients at Social Security Hospital, rather than whole blood. We would like to welcome this opportunity, and hope that this will lead to resolving our inhabitants problems in this area an make it an exemplary area for the citizens benefits and purposes. Ithad Young Blood Bank is not just a Blood Bank it is a platform by which we can expose and seek redresses of our issues in front of the Government and concerned departments. Dr. Aamir Shahbaz President, Ithad Young Blood Bank Cheleke, Daska District Sialkot Cell: , iybbchelakey@hotmail.com, gmail.com Website: 28

35 Jamila Sultana Foundation Thalassaemia Free Pakistan Jamila Sultana Foundation (established in 2004) is a welfare health division of Global Pharmaceutical, Islamabad; which is dealing with treatment and prevention of thalassaemia. The treatment of thalassaemia which consists of continuous supply of blood and iron chelating medicine is provided free of cost to the patients. The organization is registered with Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (under section 32 of the companies ordinance 1984 XLV11 of 1984) and affiliated with Thalassaemia International Federation. The total number of staff is 26 which are paid employees. The availability of blood relies on continuous blood supply. Therefore Jamila Sultana Foundation schedules blood drives frequently to ensure continuous supply of blood for the patients. When camps are organized, motivational talks are delivered, promotional literature distributed and blood collected. Jamila Sultana Foundation provides complimentary thalassaemia screening tests, awareness multimedia literature and vitamin supplements to all the donors as a token of gratitude. The donors are encouraged to come to the Thalassaemia Centre and donate blood regularly. The total number of donors managed last year was The record is kept manually. Areas of interest and future plans include increase in number of VNRBD, capacity building of blood bank, provision of additional quality diagnostic laboratory tests like Hb-Electrophoresis, and registration of blood bank with Punjab Blood Transfusion Services. Mr. Basharat Nawaz Laboratory Technologist Jamila Sultana Foundation House # 212 Street # 12, Chaklala Scheme lll, Rawalpindi Cantt Cell: BDO: nawaz_basharat@yahoo.com 29

36 Kashif IqbalThalassaemia Care Centre Thalassaemia Say Paak Pakistan Kashif Iqbal Thalassaemia Care Centre (KITCC) was established in 1996 to combat thalassaemia in Pakistan. It is a welfare organization which is involved in thalassaemia eradication by providing essential medical treatment to thalassaemics. The main objectives of the organization are: Raising awareness on thalassaemia and its prevention Advocacy for iron chelation therapy and thalassaemia test before marriage Blood camps (50-60 per year) Transfusion to thalassaemics Investigation of carrier population through organizing medical camps meetings are held each year and the annual budget is maintained through donations and Zakat. More than 1100 thalassaemia major patients are registered with KITCC for iron chelation therapy and 50 for blood transfusions. KITCC is registered with Sindh Blood Transfusion Authority. The organization has developed its network of NGOs working in various areas of Pakistan with whom it has been extending its facilities. KITCC is an active member of Thalassaemia Federation of Pakistan and International Thalassaemia Federation. The VNRBD approach is promoted by organizing seminars, rallies, walks and group meetings. All the record of the donors is maintained both manually and electronically. The blood camps are organized in universities, banks and factories. Areas of interest and future plans include regular voluntary blood donation to prevent shortage of blood and a platform to communicate with blood donors. Mr. Muhammad Iqbal Chairman KITCC A-19-, Street 1, Mujahid Colony, Dalmia Cement Factory, Gulshan e Iqbal, Karachi Cell: BDO Office: info@kashifiqbal.com 30

37 Kashmir Blood Bank Donate Blood Save Life Kashmir Blood Bank (KBB) was established in 1987 and is registered with the Kashmir Council. The board of governors includes a President, Vice President and General Secretary and holds quarterly meetings. The total number of staff is 20 out of which 16 are honorary. The annual budget of KBB is 300,000 which is managed through donations and membership fees. The VNRBD concept is promoted via promotional material such as brochures, organization of seminars and blood donation camps. The camps are organized as per demand and total number of donors managed is about 10, 000. There is currently no digital data management and all the record is available in registers manually. Total annual blood donations are 950 and the collected blood is supplied to DHQ Hospital, Thalassaemia Centre and other private hospitals. Areas of interest and future plans include training of staff and establishment of a new hospital for which land has been allocated.. Mr. Muhammad Azeem Khan President Kashmir Blood Bank Rehman Building, Near PIA Office, Allama Iqbal Road, Mirpur Cell: haroon.rashid@dibpak.com 31

38 Kids Blood Diseases Organization KBDO (Kids Blood Diseases Organization) was founded in It is the only organization which mainly caters to the blood needs of poor thalassaemic children by managing an effective blood donation centre. KBDO has been providing the services free of cost and is registered with the social security of KPK. More than 50 people are working as staff members within the organization including Doctors, Paramedical Staff, Technicians and Management Staff. After the 8th October 2005 earthquake in northern areas of Pakistan we had been very much involved in the activities to provide relief to the effected people in any form i.e. free food, medicines, shelter to the homeless. The organization does not accept cash donations from volunteers. All financial donations are received through a registered bank account, which establishes transparent proceedings of the donations. The annual budget of the organization is 2,000,000. The total number of donors managed is around 20,000 and their record is maintained manually. Usually 20 donation camps are arranged per year on regular basis. The voluntary donation is promoted through blood donation camps, awareness seminars and promotional material. Areas of interest and future plans include the establishment of a KBDO city of at least 50 houses for the earthquake victims, especiallyfor widows and orphans. Mr. Mushtaq Ahmad Administrator Kids Blood Diseases Organization Mansehra Cell: BDO Office: mushtaq@kbdo.net Website: 32

39 Medicos Aid Society Live once Live for Others Medicos Aid Society (MAS) was established in 1983 and has been working since then uninterrupted. It was constituted for the welfare of ailing and suffering patients and students, purely based on humanitarian grounds. The society is registered with the Government of Punjab vide No. DO/SWWD & BM/ and Central Board of Revenue (SRO.No. 956(1)/85). The executive committee consisting of 15 members is responsible for execution of the decisions of general body. The executive committee holds its meetings on quarterly basis and includes a President, Vice President I and II, General Secretary, Joint Secretary, Blood Section Incharge, Medicine Section Incharge, Finance Section Incharge and Publication Section Incharge. The executive members are honorary; however two full time paid employees (a driver and a sweeper) are also working. MAS have an annual budget of 200,000 PKR which is donated by the senior members of the society. The society functions in three priority areas: Blood donation camps Medical camps (free of cost) Financial support to needy students The total number of donors managed is around and their record is maintained manually. Usually 8-10 donation camps are arranged per year on regular basis. The voluntary donation is promoted through blood donation camps and awareness seminars. Areas of interest and future plans include awareness seminars for thalassaemics and voluntary blood donation. Mr. Waqas Niazi President Medicos Aid Society Basement Old Campus, Rawalpindi Medical College, Tipu Road, Rawalpindi Cell: mas.rmc@gmail.com 33

40 Mehran Blood Donors & Welfare Association Donate Blood Save Life Mehran Blood Donors & Welfare Association was established in 2003 at Haji Roshan Din Blood Bank. It is registered with the social security department and arrange annual financial budget through donations and membership fees. The total number of staff is 10 which are all paid employees. The executive committee meeting four times a year consists of a President, Vice President, General Secretary and a Finance Secretary. The concept of VNRBD is promoted through events organized such as WBDD and by organizing blood donation camps. The camps are organized as per demand and about 300 donors donate whose record is then kept manually with more than 4000 blood donations annually. Areas of interest and future plans include development and awareness programmes for rural area people. Mr. Muhammad Umar President Haji Roshan Din Blood Bank, Tando Adam, Distt.Sanghar BDO Office No: Cell:

41 Mohsin Foundation When a Drop of Blood is More Valuable than a Diamond Mohsin Foundation was established in 2009 by a team of volunteers. It has been in the forefront by arranging blood camps and free medical camps in the province. The efforts have been recognized by the Government of KPK and an appreciation certificate was awarded by the Chief Minister KPK. The organization is registered with the Health Regulatory Authority and Social Security Department, Government of KPK. The executive committee holds monthly meetings and the total number of staff working is 16. The annual budget is coming through the financial donations and membership fees. The concept of VNRBD is promoted through blood donation camps. Approximately 200 camps are organized per year on regular basis with 1100 annual blood donations. All the record of blood donors is maintained digitally. The blood collected is supplied to Khyber Teaching Hospital, Hayatabad Medical Complex and IRNUM. Areas of interest and future plans are free medical camps, free dispensary and free dialysis in whole KPK. Mr. Zakir Ullah Chairman Mohsin Foundation Shaheen Town, Street # 1, Near Town Police Station Tipu Road, Rawalpindi BDO Office No: Cell: mohsinfoundation@yahoo.com 35

42 MUHAMMADI BLOOD BANK A Project of MUHAMMADI HAEMATOLOGY, ONCOLOGY SERVICES & WELFARE FOUNDATION Muhammadi Blood Bank (MBB) is a project of Muhammadi Haematology, Oncology Services and Welfare Foundation. MBB is a registered non-profit / non government welfare organization, and was founded with an aim to provide timely and state of the art blood banking services round the clock to everyone regardless of their cast and creed. MBB has Independent professionally structured managing board (honorary) and qualified team of Haematologist, Pathologist, Technologists and Phlebotomists. The history of MBB dates back to the year 2003 when its foundation was laid by Late Mr. Akber Kamani along with Mr. Syed Mehdi Hassan Rizvi and team with an aim to provide safe and (ELISA) screened blood transfusion services to the patients suffering from blood related diseases. The main objectives of MBB are to provide safe and screened blood and promote voluntary blood donations through workshops and campaigns. The vision laid out by Late Mr. Akber Kamani s, that Muhammadi Blood Bank provides safe blood in every nook and corner of Pakistan, has indeed come true, with our branches across Sindh, Punjab and Gilgit Baltistan. MBB has performed over 250,000 free of cost blood grouping and screening tests for Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, HIV/AIDS, Syphilis and Malaria. MBB provided over 250,000 blood bags to needy patients. In last nine years, with well reputed and qualified team of haematologists, pathologists, qualified technologists and phlebotomists, MBB has become a synonym of Safe Blood in Pakistan. Future plans include the opening of branches in Baluchistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and launch Interactive website and Call Center to provide health information. We are also working on encourage of Pre-Marriage HB Electrophoresis or NESTROFT Blood Test. Contact details: Mr. Mehdi Rizvi CEO Muhammadi Blood Bank Rafi Mansion, Ground Floor, Opp. Airport Police Station, Shahrah-e-Faisal, Karachi. Office Tel: Cell No: /

43 National Hematology Center & Blood Bank Celebrate your Birthday by saving a life by Donating Blood A Project of South Asian Association of Transfusion Medicine, National Hematology Center & Blood Bank was established in 2006 and is registered with the Sindh Blood Transfusion Authority. The organizational structure includes President, Vice President and General Secretary which hold their meetings quarterly. The annual budget of the organization is managed through membership fees and donations. Six to nine blood donation camps are organized annually. The voluntary donation is promoted through promotional material, organized events and blood donation camps. More than 780 members are registered as regular blood donors, out of which 70% are male and 30% are female. Total annual blood donations are about 11000, out of which 1000 are voluntary and rest of them are replacement. Donor database record is maintained digitally. Our society is working under partnership with other hospitals like Sobhraj Maternity Hospital, Kamal Hospital and Hill Park General Hospital. Our strengths include quality, efficiency and affordability while areas which requiring improvement are quality control and extensive area of coverage. Future plans include making a standardized hematology center, heaping the results of international collaboration and carrying out national prevention programmes. Dr. Farrukh Hasan Medical Director Cell No: BDO Office No: (personal):farrukhhasan@ymail.com (BDO): saatm.nhc@gmail.com BDO Postal Address: 226, E.I lines DaudPota Road Saddar Karachi 37

44 Omair Sana Foundation Jaan Ka Sadqa, Khoon Ka Atiya The Omair Sana Foundation (OSF) was established (in 2002) to help those children who are suffering from thalassaemia and other blood disorders. The Foundation was established to help those children who are suffering from thalassaemia and other blood disorders. OSF is registered with Social Welfare Department while the Blood Bank is registered with Sind Blood Transfusion Authority (SBTA). The total number of donors managed is more than 1000 and their record is digitally maintained. The organization is working in close collaboration with more than 15 Institutes, Colleges and Universities, Textile, Leather and Pharmaceutical companies etc. Omair Sana Foundation stands for providing the best care and treatment for children of thalassaemia and other blood diseases, promotion and creation of awareness to the society through all available resources & means. Up to 4 blood donation camps are arranged per month on regular basis. The voluntary donation is promoted through blood donation camps, promotional material and awareness seminars. Activities other than VNRBD include media campaign, articles, lectures, workshops, walks etc. The blood is utilized for thalassaemia patients and supplied to National Institute of Blood Diseases and Bone Marrow Transplantation and Children Cancer Hospital. Areas of interest and future plans include creation of awareness to donate blood voluntarily, media campaigns with Government and to become a renowned blood bank in the sector. Dr. Kashif H. Ansari President Omair Sana Foundation A 287, Block 2, Gulshan-e-Iqba, Karachi BDO No: info@omairsana.org Website: 38

45 Pakblood PakBlood was founded in 2002 when an old lady died in a hospital due to non-availability of a common blood group. The President came with the name Pakblood, where anyone can search a blood group without wasting time. The core objective of Pakblood is: Donor is one click away from patient The society consists of 12 members out of which two are full time paid while rests are honorary. On average, 5-10 meetings are held per year. Pakblood has improved the processes and changed the market standards. PakBlood is one of the pioneers and oldest online blood donors organization. We set the standards and we are striving to take a step further. The society doesn t arrange blood camps but offers services to facilitate any blood camp. The focus is more on youth and young blood donors, so main target is to create the blood donors societies in universities, institutes and colleges. The society has more than 500 blood donors registered with more than 40 organizations/institutes/companies also registered which are managing their blood donors with Pakblood online. Few of these are Express News, FAST, PU, UMT, Youth Blood Donors, KHAQ and NYC. The blood donors record is kept digitally and can be assessed online. Areas of improvement include a complete R&D department for computer based application development and development of infrastructure for the organization. Future plan and areas of interest include a fully integrated SMS system, Mobile/iPhone/Android application development to make the process very easy and more online appearances. Mr. Aamir Mahmood President Pakblood Cell: BDO No: Address: Office # 716, Al-Hafiz Shopping Mall, Gulberg 3, Lahore. info@pakblood.com aamir@aalasolutions.com, info@pakblood.com Website: 39

46 Pakistan Thalassaemia Welfare Society Thalassaemia free Pakistan Pakistan Thalassemia Welfare Society was established in 1991 and registered under the Society s Registration Act. The organization has nineteen employees; two out of them are honorary. The organization holds their meetings four times a year. The annual budget of the organization is arranged through membership fees and donations. The organizational structure includes President, Vice President and General Secretary etc. The blood donation camps are organized eight times a year. The voluntary donation is promoted through promotional material, organized events and through blood donation camps. More than 744 blood donors are managed annually. Our society is working by the cooperation of other organizations like AFIT Rawalpindi and PRCS Islamabad. Our strength includes providing free blood transfusions to thalassaemia patients. Our future plans and areas of interest include provision of cell separator machine. Lt. Gen. (Retd) Fahim Ahmed Khan President Cell No: BDO Office No: (Personal): pakthalassaemia@hotmail.com BDO Postal Address: Thalassaemia House, Opposite Rawalpindi Medical College, Tipu Road, Rawalpindi 40

47 Patients Aid Foundation Saving Lives Drop by Drop Patients Aid Foundation (PAF) was established in 1992 at Jinnah Post Graduate Medical Centre (JPMC). The society has 66 employees out of which 26 are honorary. The annual budget of the society is 500,000 which is mostly met out of the funds generated through donation, university support (JPMC) and membership fees by the students of Sindh Medical College. Voluntary Non-Remunerated Blood Donation (VNRBD) is promoted by promotional material, blood donation camps and also by the events organized on regular basis. The donors are sent birthday congratulations and EID wishes. The organization arranges 16 blood donation camps per year. The total number of donors managed is approximately 45,000 (2,000 voluntary). The donors record is maintained manually. The organization doesn t have an electronic database. The strengths of the organization include the maintenance of sufficient blood stock to be able to deal with any emergency. The blood is mostly utilized at JPMC, KITC, TCCB, and NICH. The society is working on making the database of volunteer blood donators dynamic, and online, so that the gap between the volunteer blood donators and the patients is bridged in a convenient manner. Areas of interest and future plans include installation of cell separator to achieve 100% blood components separation. Dr. Muhammad Anwar President PAF-JPMC Blood Donor Society RafiqiShaheed Road Karachi Cell: BDO Office: Ext: dranwar.jpmc@gmail.com 41

48 Patients Welfare Association We Feel, We Serve Patients Welfare Association (PWA) located in Civil Hospital Karachi, is the charitable initiative of students of Dow Medical College established in The PWA Blood Bank (registered under the Sindh Transfusion of Safe Blood Act, 1997) was established in 1982 in response to a desperate need felt to begin a crusade against professional blood donors who were mostly drug addicts and carriers of various transmittable diseases. The organizational structure includes six executive members and 57 paid full time staff. The executive committee holds monthly meetings to monitor the progress. PWA has an annual budget of Rs. 32,042,389/- which is collected through donations/zakat. The biggest strength of the organization is that all services are provided free of cost. The society functions in following priority areas: Blood Transfusion Services Drug Bank Diagnostic Laboratory Follow up Clinics Thalassaemia Services PWA Blood Bank is the only functional blood bank at Civil Hospital Karachi, working 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, having an output of around 250 bags per day. It stands unique amongst other blood banks as it does not charge a single rupee from its patients for screening and cross match. The total number of donors managed is around 70,000 80,000 and their record is maintained in MS Excel. The blood collected is supplied mostly to Civil Hospital, SIUT, Liaqat National, Burhani Hospital and Lady Deferins Hospital. The voluntary donation concept is promoted through blood donation camps, awareness seminars and promotional material. The blood camps are organized monthly on regular basis. Areas of interest and future plans include improved screening techniques (with CLIA), increasing voluntary blood donation and financial stability. Dr. Saqib Kamran President Patients Welfare Association Civil Hospital, Baba-e-Urdu Road, Karachi Cell: , pwachk@yahoo.com 42

49 Pakistan Red Crescent Society Be a Hero Be a Life Saver The pain is temporary The Pride is forever. Please Donate Blood The Blood Donor Centre at National Headquarters established in It is implementing a "Safe Blood Program" that embodies the spirit of 'Altruism' and principle of Voluntary Un-paid Blood Donation'. PRCS is a National Society and a movement partner of IFRC & ICRC. It has a wide network of provincial and district branches working for improving the lives of vulnerable by mobilizing the power of humanity. The society is a statutory body enacted by the Parliament and the centre received License from Islamabad Blood Transfusion Authority (IBTA). The organizational structure includes a President and Managing Board supported by various committees (Finance, Medical, and Technical etc.). The total number of staff is 20 and all are paid employees. PRCS in collaboration with the Federal Directorate of Education had successfully launched a school based Blood Safety Education Program called Society for Awareness of Blood Safety (SABS) implemented from January 2003 till to date in 100 urban and rural schools of Islamabad targeting youth ages years. There are total of 30,000 beneficiaries of the program. The program aims at developing volunteers for community services and to prepare the future generation of Voluntary Un-paid Blood Donors (VUBD) by enhancing awareness of blood safety for prevention of spread of transfusion-transmissible diseases i.e. Hepatitis B, C and HIV/AIDS. The Centre collects units of blood every year by arranging blood camps. All the record is maintained both manually and digitally. The main beneficiaries are the sufferers of Thalassaemia, Haemophilia, Cancer, Liver Failure, Renal Failure, complication of pregnancy and victims of natural and man-made disasters in about 20 hospital of Islamabad and Rawalpindi. Testing for HIV/AIDS began in 1990, Hepatitis B in 1992 and Hepatitis C in Preparation of Fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP) is ongoing since The Blood Donor Centre is a reputable blood bank appreciated as a model blood bank by WHO, EMRO, Delegate and its services are used by all hospitals with confidence. Activities other than promotion of VNRBD include anti-hepatitis campaigns and a diagnostic laboratory. 43

50 Areas of interest and future plans include Strengthening of Donor Recruitment, Capacity building and to be a partner with the NBTP in improving BTS especially in Donor Recruitment. Dr. Humaira Haider Joint Director Blood Donor Centre Pakistan Red Crescent Society National Headquarters, H-8, Islamabad Cell: BDO: , prcs.bdc.nhq@hotmail.com 44

51 Punjab Law College Blood Donating Network Punjab Law College Blood Donating Network is a small institute based organization, established at the Punjab Law College, Lahore in 2004 and is registered with the same institute. The society is a student based organization and total number of staff is 12 and all of them are honorary. Regular meetings are held to keep track of the updates, usually 4 meetings per year. VNRBD is promoted through messages like donate blood gift life. Every year 5 blood donation camps are arranged where about 175 donors are managed. Only 1-2 donors donate regularly. The blood units collected are supplied to Sheikh Zayed Hospital Lahore, National Hospital Lahore, Jinnah Hospital Lahore, Umer Institute Lahore and Punjab Institute of Cardiology Lahore. Areas of interest and future plans are to enhance our activity to whole group i.e. Punjab Group of Colleges. Dr. Hadia Awan President Punjab Law College Blood Donating Network Punjab Law College, Lahore BDO Office: Cell: (Mr. Eeshan) hadia.awan@pgc.edu haadiaawan@gmail.com 45

52 Quadians Blood Donors Society (QBDS) Donate Blood, Save Life Quadians Blood Donors Society (QBDS) is the oldest organization at the Quaid-i-Azam university established in 1990 working for the benefits of mankind. Since its foundation is in 1990, the organization is the sole platform in the univisersity where without any discriminition and biasiam the students of QAU serve the humanity. The society is registered with Quaid-i-Azam University and its structure is based on an unwritten & flexible constitution, which is the product of the historical norms, traditions and practices experienced by the organization since its birth. There are four levels in the basic structure (honorary), which are as below: 1. Incharge of the Organization 2. Board of Governers 3. The Team 4. QBDS Alumini QBDS provide the help to the deserving people particularly students and patients. Members willingly donate blood and try to arrange required blood groups for the deserving patients. Donations of blood are always done after the verification of the patients. By the start of each semester QBDS organize a free blood group checkup, and generate a data base of the volunteer donors. QBDS registers these members by issuing membership cards, each member donates RS/=50 to get him register as member of the organization. The contact details of the QBDS team are placed in each hospital of Islamabad and Rawalpindi for the coordination in case of emergency. Annually approximately 400 to 600 donations are being made. Some of the key messages transmitted include: Donate blood, Donate life Donate &Serve the humanity Donate as its Spiritual satisfaction Donate &Ensure better health The donors database is kept manually and blood units collected are supplied to hospitals of twin cities. Areas of improvement and future plans include digitalization of donors database, and a website of the society. 46

53 Mr. Muhammad Jawad Hashmi President QBDS C/O Director Students Affairs, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad Cell:

54 Rifah Welfare Foundation Let them feel Life, Give the Gift of life Rifah Welfare Foundation (RWF) was established in 2008 and works for the treatment, prevention and awareness programme for thalassaemia. RWF is registered with the Social Welfare Department, Government of Punjab. The organizational structure includes a President, Senior Vice President, Vice President, Secretary Finance, Secretary General and Joint Secretary. The total number of employees is 40 out of which 23 are honorary. The annual budget of the society is managed through membership fees, Zakat, Fatrana and other donations by the generous people. The voluntary donation is promoted through blood donation camps (arranged regularly), awareness seminars and promotional material. The total number of donors managed is more than 1700 and their record is maintained manually. The organization has organized till date 121 thalassaemia awareness programmes. The strengths of the organization include the number of young donors. Areas of interest and future plans include expansion of services in districts of Nankana sahib, Hafizabad and Sheiukhupura. Mr. Hamid Mahmood President Rifah Welfare Foundation Street Master Riaz, Khokhar Mohallah, Thalassaemia Unit DHQ Hospital, Sheikhupura Cell: BDO Office: rifahfoundation@yahoo.com 48

55 Safe Blood Transfusion Services Donate Blood Save Life Safe Blood Transfusion Services (SBTS) was established in 2008 in Multan city. The organization is officially registered with the social security office and also affiliated with Thalassaemia Federation of Pakistan (TFP). The total number of staff is about 15 and all are paid employees. Meetings are organized quarterly each year. The annual budget of the organization is 3000,000 and is managed through the membership fees and donations. VNRBD is promoted through the promotional material, events/seminars and blood donation camps. In addition to promotion of VNRBD, screening &transfusion of blood is also done at the centre. The total number of camps organized each year is 60 in which 3600 donors are managed and their record is maintained manually. The blood collected is mostly supplied to hospitals like Children, Medicare, Fatima Hospital and Faisal Hospital. Areas of interest and future plans include new equipment for the blood bank and more sub organizations in South Punjab (DG Khan and Muzaffargarh), awareness seminars for thalassaemics and voluntary blood donation. Mr. Muhammad Hanif Project Director Safe Blood Transfusion Services Al Raheem Colony Near Al Raheem Masjid, Prince Hotel WaliGali Nishtar Road, Multan Cell: BDO:

56 Safe the People Welfare Organization Safe the people Welfare Organization was established in 2008 in Rawalpindi and is registered under the Social Security Act of Pakistan. The total number of staff working is 12 and most of them are working voluntarily. The organizational structure includes President, Vice President and General Secretary etc. The organization holds their meetings sixteen times annually. The annual budget of the organization is managed through membership fees and donations. The voluntary donation is promoted through promotional material and through organized events. More than 56 males and 43 females are registered as regular blood donors and total annual blood donations are about 111, most of them are voluntary. Donor database record is maintained digitally as well as manually. Our organization is also taking part in other activities like women empowerment, child protection and social awareness etc. Our future plans and areas of interest include motivation of voluntary blood donors to provide safe and healthy blood to the community. We also aim to create awareness among people about the importance of safe blood transfusions so that everyone can live a better and healthy life. We also look forward for screening of thalassaemia affected families, for the management of thalassaemia, haemophilia and other blood disorders to see thalassaemia free Pakistan. Mr. Mansoor Ahmed Qureshi President Cell No: BDO Office No: BDO Postal Address: SA-296, ST # 16, Muhallah Sadiqabad, Rawalpindi safethepeople@yahoo.com 50

57 Saharo Human Aid Association Thalassaemia Free Pakistan Saharo Human Aid Association (SHAA) was established in 1999 in Hyderabad. It is registered with social welfare department bearing No.DSW,(S) f The total number of staff is 19 which include 4 paid employees and 15 honorary employees. The meetings are held on monthly basis and also one Grand Meeting held annually. The blood donation camps are organized as per demand and are major source of promoting VNRBD concept. The number of donors managed is 400 and record is kept manually. The blood is supplied to TCC Badin, Fatimid Foundation Hyderabad and Civil Hospital Thalassaemia Centre, Hyderabad. Areas of interest and future plans include increase in members and to establish thalassaemia centre and Blood Bank at Hyderabad, thalassaemia prevention throughout Sindh Province, awareness seminars for thalassaemics and voluntary blood donation. Mr. Hakim Ali Soomro President Medicos Aid Society Flat No. G-02, Indus view, Kotri Road, Hyderabad. Cell: BDO No: saharo_1@yahoo.com nisar.asoomro@gmail.com 51