In some Pakistani hospitals, especially where voluntary donor systems are still developing:

·       Families are asked to bring “replacement donors”—friends or relatives who donate blood to help replenish the blood bank stock used for the patient.

·       This does not necessarily mean that your specific donor’s blood goes directly to your relative; rather, it helps maintain overall supply.

However, the long‑term goal is to rely more on regular voluntary donors from the community, not just replacement donors. RedLife and NGO campaigns aim to:

·       Increase voluntary, non‑paid donations.

·       Reduce the burden on families to find replacement donors at the last minute.

·       Move the system towards safer, more predictable blood availability.