Rare Blood Type Found — A Surgery Saved at the Last Moment

A patient scheduled for major surgery in Islamabad was told the hospital could not proceed — they did not have the patient’s rare negative blood type in stock. The surgery was critical and could not be delayed further. The family was desperate.

The Challenge

Rare blood types, especially negative groups, are extremely difficult to source in Pakistan. Blood banks rarely maintain adequate stocks of these types, and finding donors on short notice can be nearly impossible through conventional channels.

WMD’s Donor Registry

WMD’s Blood Support Program maintains a specialized registry of volunteer donors categorized by blood group, with particular attention to rare and negative blood types. When the family contacted WMD, the coordination team immediately searched their database, identified a matching donor in the Islamabad-Rawalpindi area, and arranged for the donation through proper blood bank protocols.

The Result

The blood was collected, screened, and delivered to the hospital in time. The surgery proceeded successfully. This case underscores why WMD invests in building and maintaining a comprehensive donor network — because in emergencies, every minute counts and having organized data can mean the difference between life and death.