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Kapuna Laboratory

In 2017 we had no idea we needed a laboratory. The laboratory at Kapuna Hospital is now an essential facility for diagnostic services, supporting the medical team in providing accu

Kapuna Laboratory

October 30, 2023

Kapuna Laboratory

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In 2017 we had no idea we needed a laboratory.

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