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SBS Arabic24 spoke with Consultant Anesthetist, Dr Waleed Khazrajy, to talk about the surgeries covered by Medicare. Weight loss surgery is considered life-saving and therefore covered.

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SBS Arabic24 spoke with Consultant Anesthetist, Dr Waleed Khazrajy, to talk about the surgeries covered by Medicare. Weight loss surgery is considered life-saving and therefore covered.

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