Health Ministry launches new helpline to seek advice during natural disasters

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The Ministry of Health has launched a new help line 071 010 7107, for those requring health advice during a natural disaster.

The new help line will be open for 24 hours every day.

Accordingly, one could seek medical advice from doctors by calling the aforementioned number during the event of a natural disaster.

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