Blood services in Pakistan are provided by a mixed system of public, private and non‑profit organizations. Knowing the main types helps RedLife users choose safe options.

1. Regional blood centers and public sector banks

Pakistan’s national and provincial programmes have established:

·       Regional Blood Centers (RBCs) that serve as hubs for collection, testing, processing and distribution to multiple hospitals.

·       Hospital‑based public blood banks in government teaching hospitals and district hospitals.

These centers are typically overseen by:

·       The National Blood Transfusion Programme at federal level.

·       Provincial authorities such as the Sindh Blood Transfusion Authority (SBTA), Punjab authorities, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan health departments.

Public sector centers usually:

·       Serve government hospitals.

·       Follow national guidelines and licensing rules.

·       Often work with international partners to upgrade quality and safety.

2. Private hospital blood banks

Many private hospitals run their own blood banks, which may be:

·       Licensed and inspected by provincial authorities.

·       Accredited or certified by national bodies (e.g., IHRA in Islamabad) or international organizations.

·       Equipped to provide 24/7 transfusion support for their in‑house patients.

Examples include private tertiary hospitals in major cities (Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Peshawar, etc.) that:

·       Collect blood from voluntary and replacement donors.

·       Screen, process and supply components for surgery, obstetrics, oncology and intensive care.

3. NGO and charitable blood centers

Several non‑profit organizations operate blood services, for example:

·       Large networks like Indus Hospital & Health Network, which has achieved ISO 15189 and AABB accreditation for some centers, setting high standards of safety.

·       NGOs like Alkhidmat, Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and others that run blood banks or donor clubs to support cancer patients, trauma and children with thalassemia.

These organizations often:

·       Promote voluntary donation campaigns in communities, universities, and corporate sectors.

·       Provide free or subsidized blood to poor patients.

·       Partner with government under public‑private models.

4. Stand‑alone donation centers and mobile camps

Some entities operate:

·       Dedicated donation centers where donors can walk in for screening and donation.

·       Mobile donation drives in schools, universities, mosques, offices and public events.