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Limpopo Clinic closed indefinitely after recent attack on workers

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Limpopo Clinic closed indefinitely after recent attack on workers

Workers at the clinic will continue to receive psychological support services.

Limpopo clinic reopens after nurses abducted and raped

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Limpopo Health denies dysfunctioning mortuaries at Elim and Matlala Hospitals

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