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Military Medicine

Mystery in the Dhala Valley 1944. A Doctor Investigates

Date: Wednesday 5th July, 2023

Presented by: Dr Aine McCoy

Tags: Aden Aine McCoy Dhala Valley Disease Investigation Epidemiology Military Medicine Pathology Royal Air Force

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Dr Aine McCoy
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