Virtual Blood Bank Centre
The Punjab government initiated a revolutionary change in the public health system, the first of its kind in Pakistan Virtual Blood Bank Center has been established. This initiative is a practical manifestation of the vision of developing the health sector on digital basis under the leadership of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz. The main objective of this system is to enable quick, transparent and systematic supply of blood so that precious time is not wasted in emergency situations.
Compared to traditional blood banks, this virtual platform enables direct and immediate communication between the patient and the donor. Citizens can now request blood availability with just one call, while registered volunteers linked to a secure database are instantly contacted. This model, in partnership with the police and Safe City, is not only technically efficient but also centralizes human contribution to the system.
Short Details Tabel
| information | Description |
| Start online | June 2025 |
| Request no | Emergency Helpline 15 + Button 4 |
| Registered donors | 25,000+ (Police: 10,000, Civil: 15,000) |
| Daily applications | About 2,500 |
| Daily assistance | Urgent blood to about 250 patients |
How does the Virtual Blood Bank Center work?
When you call “Emergency Helpline 15”. Button 4 Pressing this will instantly connect you with the “Virtual Blood Bank Centre”. The Safe City Officer then takes the call by pressing button 4, finds out the patient’s details, location and blood group. The federal agency immediately contacts registered donors by phone and puts the patient’s family on a conference call so that the right type of blood can be obtained quickly.
This innovative procedure not only saves time but also empowers the patient’s family, so that they can directly contact the donor themselves and eliminate uncertainty.
Why is police and community partnership important?
This virtual bank is not just a technology project, but a powerful system in partnership with the community and the police. Police personnel in police stations across Punjab are among the donors themselves—who are readily available for service in case of a potential emergency. Additionally, police service centers have been set up in public hospitals through the publicity campaign, where citizens can register their data. This strong collective participation makes the system not only functional but also reliable.
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What is the size and impact of the Virtual Blood Bank Centre?
This virtual bank is operational and under treatment:
- 2,500 calls per day come
- Immediate assistance to 250 patients is done
- 25,000 registered donors
- Saving 14,000 patients has already been completed
- 24 hours active services All over Punjab
These figures are not just numbers but thousands of lives are being saved behind them, parents’ tears are drying and new hope is waking up in families.
How to use: What do you need to do?
Just pick up the phone and dial 15 numbers, then press button 4.
All of this information is gathered in just a few seconds—without first visual or geographic verification. Safe City Officers take your call, take your details, and connect you with a few donors quickly over the phone call. All this process is completed in less than a minute to save your life.
A Sense of Social Responsibility: How Can Young People Contribute?
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has appealed to all the youth of Punjab to be a part of this humanitarian mission. He said: “Every drop of blood is precious—it is the difference between life and death”. His words: “When you value life, only then will our society progress”. He further said that this is a digital age, where public services are easy, transparent and available on mobile/phone.
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What is the future of Virtual Blood Bank Centre?
Not only is the center technologically advanced, but its vision for the future is powerful:
- Adding more donors – Database addition every month
- Access to additional facilities – Ambulance, mental facility in hospital
- Implementation in other provinces – After the success of Punjab, the rest of the regions
- Data-driven improvement – Timelines, tracking, reporting
The virtual bank is also building a blockchain-based data system based on district requirements to facilitate access to medical services.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
When did this virtual bank start?
It has been formally inaugurated in June 2025, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz announced in the media.
Do I have to go to the police station?
No, just dial 15 and press button 4—then a Safe City officer will contact you.
Who are the donors?
More than 25,000, including 10,000 police personnel and 15,000 civilians.
Do I have to come to the hospital?
No, blood is delivered only after phone and biometric verification, the patient can receive blood at the hospital.
Is it all in Punjab?
Currently, the services are running in several districts, and will be extended to other districts next month.
Conclusion
Punjab’s first Virtual Blood Bank Centre It has brought a new revolution in the health sector. It is a system that is connected with the mission of saving lives, is based on community cooperation and helps restore life through advanced technology. Led by Maryam Nawaz Sharif, this project has brought hope to thousands of lives and has proven that when compassion, strategy and digital support come together, society can save itself.
Come—play your part in this time of great need. If you’re over 18, help save lives by registering your data by calling 15. A better Punjab for all—a drop of life۔
For more information or to register to donate:
🔗 https://punjabpolice.gov.pk