Rh-negative blood donors sought

PHUKET:The Phuket Blood Donor Club, based at Wachira Phuket Hospital in Phuket Town, is looking for donors of the rare Rh-negative blood type. Rh-negative is difficult to find, occuring in 0.3% of Thais and 15% of Caucasians. Although the club is looking at the moment especially for people with Rh-negative blood, donors of any type are welcome at all times. Those who do not know their blood type may have it checked at any hospital. For more information, contact club secretary Paul Chokgijgarn, Tel: 09-7298988, or K. Sofia, Tel: 076-217293-8, ext 263.