No shortage of blood for burn victims, says govt

The government has assured that there is no shortage of blood for burn patients of the Milestone plane crash and urged the public not to panic, saying all blood groups are available through a list of willing voluntary donors.

In a press release issued by the Press Wing of the Chief Adviser, it was clarified that a sufficient number of volunteers, along with their blood groups, names, and phone numbers, have already been registered to meet any emergency needs.

It further explained that burn victims are typically administered Fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP), which is not stored in advance but collected as needed. Once specialists determine a patient requires blood, registered donors will be contacted promptly to ensure timely transfusion.

“There is currently no crisis of any blood group, nor is there any likelihood of such a situation occurring,” the statement said, adding that the public can remain fully assured in this regard.

For any urgent blood requirement, individuals are requested to contact the focal person, Dr. Sarkar Farhana Kabir, Deputy Civil Surgeon, Dhaka, at 01792-744325.