Confusion as clinic closed
OurHealth: Lusikisiki - Several attempts to prevent the closure of Village Clinic, which treats a large number of people living with HIV, have failed and patients were met with locked doors on Tuesday morning.
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TAC and chiefs join forces to save Madwaleni
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Getting the community talking about NHI
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Free State learners receive health education, screening
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Selfless women give back to community
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ARV shortage at E Cape clinic
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Community complains about poor service at clinic
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Clinic services improve under new management
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Blood donors save countless lives
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KZN community suffers without municipal services
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