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| Dangriga Hospital | |
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| Location | Belize |
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| Beds | 52 |
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| Lists | Hospitals in Belize |
Southern Regional Hospital (formerly Dangriga Hospital) is a hospital serving Dangriga, Belize. It has 52 beds.
Coordinates: 16°57′45″N88°14′17″W / 16.962491°N 88.238178°W
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