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2019 - A year of ups and downs in health

A New Zealand health official prepares a measles vaccination at a clinic in Apia, Samoa

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The medical world was challenged by measles and ebola - but made breakthroughs against AIDS, heart disease and lupus.


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By Allan Lee

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The medical world was challenged by measles and ebola - but made breakthroughs against AIDS, heart disease and lupus.



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