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U.S. Navy Lt. Lydia Battey distributes handouts explaining the symptoms of tuberculosis to local residents at the Bunabun Health Center in Madang, Papua New Guinea, Aug. 8, 2007, in support of Pacific Partnership. During the medical civil-assistance program, members of the Pacific Partnership team are working with local health professionals to provide medical and dental care for local residents.

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U.S. Navy Lt. Lydia Battey distributes handouts explaining the symptoms of tuberculosis to local residents at the Bunabun Health Center in Madang, Papua New Guinea, Aug. 8, 2007, in support of Pacific Partnership. During the medical civil-assistance program, members of the Pacific Partnership team are working with local health professionals to provide medical and dental care for local residents.

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