Dr. Joseph Bhoe Okanga, a long term Mombasa Doctor, has died.
Doctor Okanga died Tuesday Morning after collapsing at his house as prepared for the day.
Up until his death he was in private practice as well as consulting at the Agha Khan Hospital Mombasa among other hospitals.
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R.I.P. Doctor.
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The legacy of daktari! You were a true doctor who carried your work non discriminatory, diligently without fail. You treated our entire family as children, my late mom and my father were your champions, even when we grew up as young women and moved abroad, we still came back your high services to the world, introducing our European friends whom you saved their lives again and again when they fell ill with malaria.
The Unforgettable Dr. Okanga, God bless your generation to come. The world is missing a gentle angel.R.I.P.
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Indeed this was a big loss to the Okanga family and the entire Uholo and this country at large. nind gi kwe Daktari….Robinson, Jagem!
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It has taken me time to be able to write anything that would correctly describe Daktari Okanga, one thing I know though is that the Lord has given him rest from the worldly troubles and his usual smile and encouragement to many will live in my heart forever being a recipient of his wonderful councelling and health care from the eighties. He treated my late mother free for five years. May the Lord Jesus give rest and comfort to your soul.
Wangari Ndegwa
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God gives and God takes may His name be praised.Happy are those who die in the Lord.R.I.P daktari .Jared Manyien Zebedi.
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I came to know dr. by internet coz Okaga is our family name. Thanks for great work he did on earth. Thru him, many pple had a reason to live n giv God glory. Dr. your work will be appriciated all over. may the family be strong in God, Father of fatherless.
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A true Doctor indeed I ever met,His call as a Doc came from God and through him God has save many lives.He was there for various kind of people be He/She’s rich or poor,able or disable,Remember no one dictates life from God,if so I would have ask to be pardoned.May God strengthen his Family as they go through this difficult moment in life,But a true Warrior will be missed and never be forgotten,God rest his soul in peace.
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R.I.P. JB, you were such a wonderful boss, we will miss you so dearly doc, your kind heart, jokes, fatherly love etc. You helped many and saved many lives,but God has demaded yours.
May God rest your soul in eternal peace
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though l am in us but with the familly in heart at this trying moment Dr Okanga has been a very devoted dr in mombasa helping many may god rest his soul in enternal pease . Maseno fellowship in mombasa will miss you as you always accomodate all the visitors who came to preach the word of God
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RIP Daktari.I knew you through a family friend and yet you helped me so much as if I was your own son.Several years later you would save my wife’s life when she suddenly fell ill with a heart condition.you were humble,kind and a wonderful Doc.I will forever remember your fatherly advice.
Rest in peace Daktari.
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RIP Daktari.I knew you through a family friend and yet you helped me so much as I was your own son.Several years late you would save my wife’s life when she suddenly fell ill with a heart condition.you were humble,kind and a wonderful Doc.I will forever remember your fatherly advice.
Rest in peace Daktari.
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RIP Dr. okanga thanks for saving my life ,your the reason why i did not parlysed .your were truly GOD Sent
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Dr Okanga, been hard for us to believe the news of your departure,,,i recall the last time we spent in Agha Khan,,,,as an father in law you touched all of us,,your were dedicated to your profession and carried it out diligenlty, R..I. P and may all the angles in heaven sorround you,,Amen.To the family, may God keep you strong in thst time and always.
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R.I.P. Daktari. Peace, comfort and hope to your family.
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My name is Cec Cook. My husband Jim and I met Dr. Okanga and his wonderful wife Florence at the Pearson International Airport in Toronto, Canada. We immediately became fast friends, and have attempted on several occasions to contact them to no avail. From that brief encounter we became drawn to each other. We wish that we could have closer bonds with Joseph and Florence, because their kindness and goodness shone through them. Our most sincere condolences, Florence, to you and your family. Farewell, good Joseph, you are now with God who needed you more than we do. God go with all of you.
Cec Cook
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I shall miss the doctor very much and very sad to hear about his passing. I remember as a child many years ago, at his clinic – he would urge and scold me to take my medication until I completed the full dose and not to stop halfway as i usually did as soon as i felt a little better. He would ask how school was going and always had a friendly pat. He always made laugh. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. May God grant you the strength at this time. We thank God for the time we were blessed to have him.
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R.I.P. Daktari, you were always the light at the end of the tunner whenever I needed your assistance. A big loss to all the people you so humbly n happily assisted. may God rest your soul in eternal peace and grant you bliss.
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RIP uncle,always there for people who needed your help and a big blow to Jouholo,u were our leading son…as we head home today to lay you to rest,may Almighty God guide the entourage and till we meet again..we all will.
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R.I.P dad you did not belong to us forever so God has decided to take you to him let his name be praised.People will say alot but God has done his job. dad you left a gap which will not be filled by anyone. People will miss you patients, Mombasa hospital, padya, Agakhan, doctors plaza.may God give strenth to your brother Owino and your family rest in peace dad Nyalwanda
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When we met last year for an EMR presentation you had requested, i saw a dedicated and humble man in you. May God rest your soul in eternal peace.
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R.I.P. Dr.Okanga, may God give peace, strength and courage to the family and friends during this trying moment. Till we meet again Daktari.
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R.I.P Daktari
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This is a man who lived his life with his focus on eternity
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It is with great pain that a man we sat with
talked and discussed on a friday,told me of his retirements home plan; and now on a tuesday morning a house boy meets me to open the gate at JBs residence to confrim to me that BABA is gone.
Reality mixed with confusion came when i saw the body of my friend lying a cold room as if he was only a sleep covered with a bed sheet
May the lord rest his soul in peace, this is aman with a golden heart, a Dr with a difference, A Dr whose words were of healing effect even before any administration of medication
May the almighty give strengh to the family and may he give courage to the Brother whom he has left behind with responsibility to lead the family
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It is with great pain that a man we sat with alked and discussed on a friday,told me of his retirements home plan; and now on a tuesday morning a house boy meets me to open the gate JBs residence to confrim to me that BABA is gone.
Reality mixed with confusion came when i saw the body of my friend lying a cold room as if he was only a sleep covered with a bed sheet
May the lord rest his soul in peace, this is aman with a golden heart, a Dr with a difference, A Dr whose words were of healing effect even before any administration of medication
May the almighty give strengh to the family and may he give courage to the Brother whom he has left behind with responsibility to lead the family
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RIP Doc en to the entire family may God give u strength
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rest in peace
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R.I.P. Daktari.U will be greatly missed.
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Dr. Okanga, words can not describe the doctor, the father, the generous and humble human being that was in you. We will never forget the part you played in our life and in the lives of many. Your fatherly and professional advise will always be treasured . You were the best doctor. Thank you and Rest in Peace.
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My sympathy to Okangas family.May his soul rest in eternal Peace.
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Its sad to but God knows why. What a person to be missed. You made me strong and well when I was very sick. I will miss you. Its unfortunate but May God RUIP.
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Rest in peace DOC. Fondly remember one day a few years ago when we were in church at the Mombasa Memorial Cathedral. You rushed and picked a child who had collapsed in one of the parent’s arms , rushed with him out of the church as the service was on and after performing first aid for him in your car, came back to church and decided to carry the baby as the service went on. So humble you were Doc. My condolences to your big family and your brother and my family friend, Mr. Owino Okanga
Henry Odede
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Very sorry to hear of Dr Okanga’s death – he was a wonderful person and doctor. May his soul rest in eternal peace. Our sincere condolences to his family.
Khushi and Amin Shivji
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RIP Dr JB Okanga, You were an inspiration, mentor to the young medical professionals. A blessing to your patients.
May God receive you.
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Rest in peace good doctor.
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Rip dr JBO OKanga. U’ve always saved & resucitated peoples lives & there no one to resucitate u, all worketh 2gether 4 gud 4 them that love the lord. We loved u but God loved u most RIP. God 2 give the family grace at this time. Amen.
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An Uncle & a father figure. Always seeking to help & advice. I still can’t believe that it is just the other day that we were talking and laughing about the fact that I should come see you rather than phone calls. Now you are no more. Truly death is a grim reaper but, one thing am sure about is that we shall be meeting soon.
Thank you for being a constant guardian and adviser in regards to life & family values. I am truly a better man coz of your words. RIP Uncle. Will always hold your words & the times we spent together dear to me…
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sister Jacklin and all the family members let the power of God be your guidance in this time of saying rest in peace Doctor, every plan to be guided by the mercy of God. Pastor Grace Nairobi
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Difficult to put into words the gratitude that my entire family has for the kindness, generosity, graciousness and compassionate care that Daktari afforded all of us, at one time or another, over the past 40 years.
Personally, it was my interaction as a teenager with Daktari that inspired me to pursue a career in medicine. I will always be indebted to him.
May The Great Healer grant Daktari peace, and may His blessings continue as he begins the family reunion with his loved ones who have gone on before.
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RIP Dr okanga.Thanks for treating my mum and you brought smiles on our face after we had sorrows for a long time.you will be missed dearly.we thank God for your life.you have help uncountable number of pple may your soul rest in eternal peace.you have left many in sorrow but God loved you more than any one else.
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Death has really robbed us of a great person. Though a cousin but was always a father figure. R.I.P.
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Daktari….as many of us called him…A great man, a gentleman of the highest order, a dedicated servant of God, a great father and father figure to many, a true friend, and a man full of compassion…That was Dr. Okanga in a brief summary. we shall trully miss him. To the family; poleni sana. RIP daktari!
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RIP my dear Uncle. You took care of all of us – your family – and inspired us both professionally and personally. Thank you for always listening and always being there; monitoring my schooling, responding to my calls in the middle of the night, and looking after Daddy till he passed away, and Mummy till now. I really don’t know who to call now. Yawa….
Rest in Jesus’ arms till we meet again.
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kwa hakika kwa Mwenyezi Mungu (S W) tulitoka na kwake tutarudi.
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Dr.Okanga,Ja Uholo,
I was truly shocked !
Surely death has robbed us(the Uholo people) of a great son.May God in his mercy give the family strength and peace that transcends all human understanding at this trying moment.
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R.I.P Dr Okanga,we thank God for your life..
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Dr.Okanga JaUholo,Surely death has robbed us(The Uholo people) of our great son. May God in his mercy grant his family stregnth and peace that transcends all understanding as they go through this trying time.
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rest in peace my condolences to the family
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You help many and saved many lives including my father’s and brother in – law. RIP Dr. Joseph Okanga.
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Dr Okanga, a great servant of the MOST HIGH, God sent you to touch the lives of His people.2yrs ago, i was divinely connected to you when i was half dead.in that deathbed, you gave me the comfort, the medical care i needed. God used you to heal me. i still feel the warmth of your embrace that brought me back to life.to crown it all, you gave me a word from God, psalm 27. you underlined it in my bible . i will always meditate upon it day and night.you were my hero. i will never forget you.
To the beloved family of papa Okanga, comfort!! May God comfort and strengthen you.you shall surely reap in abundancy for papa sowed unsparingly.shalom! shalom!
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Rest in peace, daktari, my empathies to the entire family..
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RIP Dr. Okanga. You shall be missed. May the god lord give his family strength during this difficult time. God bless.
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on 2nd October you came for thanks giving, joking that you had dressed like “Mike Sonko” , because of the shades you had after the successful eye surgery and the same time you were thanking God as you celebrated your birthday. A week down the line you hosted a wonderful dinner. Am in lack of words on how brutal death can be; but one thing for sure, I cant wait to join you in asking death, “where is your sting, where are your powers you wailed over us”.
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Am so sorry to the family of the late. May the almighty God rest his soul in eternal peace.
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12.10.2011
Woooih……….. This is so unfortunate.
Dr. J .B. Okanga was a very brilliant person and I can assert that death has just robed the medical fraternity a very visionary companion.
From my personal encounter, I knew Dr.J. Okanga as a very humbled person and always willing to inspire those choosing to help the society in different ways.
Believe me, Dr. Okanga would spare his precious time to listen to issues that many [I included] would have perceived them to be inferior putting into consideration his Medico-Academic Stature, but provided they stood to benefit the larger society and by specificity the under privileged population. This really touched me a lot!
He was a Clinical Physician with a true passion for his work and was always keen to detail when handling issues.
Somehow I am quite confident that, the Wide Gap left behind by Dr. Okanga’s death may not get a fitting replacement in the near future despite his efforts of having inspired many youthful Doctors over the years in medical practice.
Probably Dr. Okanga may not walk under the sun soon following his death but his Beautiful Legacy that he has build over years of dedicated medical practice will live on for generations to come.
The unexpected demise of Dr.Okanga comes as big blow to Kenya Diabetes Association [later renamed “DIABETES KENYA”], an organization that he formerly served as the National Chairman after the founder, the late Dr. Eric Mngola.
And in Summary, I would say; Dr. J. B. Okanga was “A PEOPLES’ PERSON” and his wonderful presence will badly be missed by many who knew him.
Sure, a time comes when we must learn to accept what we can not change, but many a times these lessons[s] come as a Bitter Pill to swallow.
And may JEHOVAH GOD grant his immediate family members and friends the necessary strength to overcome their grief during this difficult moment.
Lastly I pray that; the Almighty God does remember you [Dr. Okanga] during His coming day of resurrection.
Yours in pain,
Alfred.
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For all the work you have done, we’ll truly miss you. Its just the other day I recommended you to our organisation to be among our company docs. Condolences from my Mum, family and my myself. You served us well Doc R.I.P
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RIP daktari. great loss to medical fraternity and to your patients, you were a pillar of strength. May the Lord give your family strength
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It,s with agreat sudness that ireceaced the death of Dr Okanga, my almyghty lord rest his soul in peace
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Man of good heart and soul generous with life saving spirit. Rest in pease dear father. Thank you for your brilliant heart dispensed for so many. You’ll be remembered for eternity.
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Rest in peace baba
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May you rest in Peace. Weloved you but our Heavenly Father Loved you more.
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Rest in Peace Doctor, we will surely miss you. My condolence to family.
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All my life you’ve been a brother to us………..we loved you but God loved you most. R.I.P daktari…………till we meet again
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In all my life, i’ve never ever come across a dedicated doctor like Dr. Okanga was, who would listen to a patient keenly and spend length time trying to analyse and offer the correct and precise treatment. You’ve honestly served me faithfully and i’m trully saddened by your sudden demise. My sincere condolences to your family and friends. Put your trust in the Lord, and He will comfort you all through this difficult time. God bless!
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Great family man and a great doctor you will be remembered always. Rest in Gods hands.
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You were such a nice and proffessional doctor. You made made me to feel at peace each time i paid u a visit. We needed u but God needed u more. RIP Doc.
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Waaaaa….he was such a perfect physician, he helped one patient who had suffered for so long. Rest in peace Doc.
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may the heavenly farther rest his soul in peace, but ladies and gentle men remember each and every one of us has got a turn, so please how much are prepared surpose if u die today? dedicate your life fully to Jesus Christ in thruth and in Spirit for no man can do without JESUS, he will give u eternal life and secure your life. he is life assured. please link your yourselfs with him the living son of the most high, almighty God he is our loving Farther thank you.
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R.I.P.Dr okanga,may the almighty God rest your soul in eternal peace.and sorry to your family
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R.I.P.Dr.Okanga.indeed u have been a great doctor,who helped so many n touched there hearts.May the Almighty God rest ur soul in eternal peace.sorry to the family
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A great Man, A gentleman, A great loss. May da lord rest his soul in eternal peace.
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RIP Doc. Thank u 4 treating my mum to her death.and 4 giving us hope
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A wonderful person who touched the lives of so many and asked for so little from those around him. Rest in Peace Uncle, we will always love you. Nina
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R.I.P doc……..i thank yu 4 mum’s health n mine too.
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RIP. Never came across such a dedicated Doc. You were indeed quite professional in your work. You touched me in many ways. May God give your family strength to carry on. Peace be with you.
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RIP DR OKANGA……..My family doctor. You saved many and in Gods hands you rest…………………………………………………………………………..The Munyao’s
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My prayers go the Okanga’s family. May God strengthen at such a time. 1 Corinthians 15: 51 -57 says, “51 Listen, I tell you a mystery: We will not all sleep, but we will all be changed— 52 in a flash, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed. 53 For the perishable must clothe itself with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality. 54 When the perishable has been clothed with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality, then the saying that is written will come true: “Death has been swallowed up in victory.”55 “Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?” 56 The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. 57 But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” Revd. Daniel Eunyalata Emoru
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To the family of the late; do take heart during this trial moment of life. Its sad to see a loved one and a father leave us too soon in life. we can overcome this by leaning on the promise of our lord Jesus Christ that all those in the memorial tombs will be resurrected.
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..may the almighty Lord rest His soul in eternal peace…and His gonna be missed by many indeed…Sorry to the family..
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Rest in peace Dr Okanga. Your daughter Nereah spoke of your love to them(your children) all the time.God rest your soul in eternal peace.
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R.I.P Dr.
You helped many and saved many lives,but God has demaded yours
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