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Medical Officer for Health Orita Zakaria \u00a0says lice, rats and roaches\u00a0have forced the St. John’s Health Centre.<\/p>

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According to reports, concern from international agencies ultimately made health ministry decide to close the clinic.<\/p>\n

Residents will now have to use other clinics as no doctor will be present since the clinic is now closed.<\/p>

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Medical Officer for Health Orita Zakaria \u00a0says lice, rats and roaches\u00a0have forced the St. John’s Health Centre. According to reports, concern from international agencies ultimately made health ministry decide to close the clinic. 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