ABOUT US
TraumaLink is a volunteer-based emergency response system reducing the number of deaths and injuries on the highways. Our service model utilizes an emergency hotline number and 24/7 call center with local first responders trained in basic trauma first aid, provided with essential medical supplies, and dispatched to crash scenes by SMS messaging. LEARN MORE
TRAUMALINK HAS DEVELOPED A SCALABLE AND SUSTAINABLE MODEL TO SAVE LIVES AFTER TRAUMATIC INJURIES. SO FAR WE HAVE:
611 Volunteers
Responded to nearly 1700 incidents
Expanded operations to 150 km with a 24/7 call center
Provided emergency first-aid to over 3300 injured patients
WHAT WE DO
Injured patients are much more likely to survive if they receive treatment quickly. Fortunately, within the first hour after injury, simple medical treatments can be highly effective at preventing paralysis and death. This critical window is known as the “Golden Hour” and is the period of time during which TraumaLink First Responders work. LEARN MORE
Recent News
TraumaLink Expands its Total Catchment Area to 150 km
On 15 December TraumaLink hit another milestone, reaching 150 km of total service coverage on three national highways. This achievement was made possible by the Rahim Family Foundation, who sponsored a 15 km service expansion (Kanchpur Bus Stand to Meghna Bridge, Sonargaon) on the Dhaka-Chattogram Highway. The event was celebrated with a launching ceremony tailored to keep all participants safe during the pandemic at Zara Community Center, Pirojpur, Sonargaon in Narayanganj.
TraumaLink @ the Media
On February 06, 2020, The Daily Janakantha has published an article on TraumaLink reaching 5 years of operations.
http://web.dailyjanakantha.com/details/article/478733/%E0%A6%B8%E0%A6%AE%E0%A7%9F%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%A4%E0%A7%8B-%E0%A6%9A%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%95%E0%A6%BF%E0%A7%8E%E0%A6%B8%E0%A6%BE-%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%BE-%E0%A6%B9%E0%A6%93%E0%A7%9F%E0%A6%BE%E0%A7%9F-%E0%A6%B8%E0%A7%9C%E0%A6%95-%E0%A6%A6%E0%A7%81%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%98%E0%A6%9F%E0%A6%A8%E0%A6%BE%E0%A7%9F-%E0%A6%AE%E0%A7%83%E0%A6%A4%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%AF%E0%A7%81-%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%BE%E0%A7%9C%E0%A6%9B%E0%A7%87/
Important Crash News of January 2021
According to the WHO report, more than 90% of road traffic deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries. On the 25th of January 2021, One woman on the Bus was killed on the spot after a Dhaka bound Bus lost control and hit the road divider near Jamaldi Bus Stand, Gazaria, Munshiganj under Dhaka Chattogram Highway at 06:50 pm. 03 persons were injured. TraumaLink Volunteers Khokon Miah, Abdul Hye, and Md. Rahamat Ali reached the spot, provided first aid treatment, and sent them to the Gazaria Upazila Health Complex immediately. Highway Police Authority and Fire service and civil defense cooperated with TraumaLink’s volunteers the whole rescue process.
We would like to thank our volunteers for their undying efforts, dedication, and courage and for providing the service at the right moment.
