Health centers extend hours for filariasis medication

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The Department of Health has advised that the Tafuna Health Center will be opening 24 hours daily starting today for those who have yet to take their Lymphatic Filariasis pills.

In addition the Leone Health Center will be opened up to 6 pm.

This will continue until Sunday October 28th.

Everyone is encouraged to these health centers and take their filariasis pills if they have not done so.

Taking the pills will help in the effort to eliminate this debilitating disease from American Samoa.

DOH set a goal to have 80% of the population medicated for Lymphatic Filariasis when the campaign ends on October 26th.

Contact numbers: 633-5871 and 633-5872 for more information.