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2 unusual facts about Culion leper colony


Culion leper colony

The island was initially staffed by one physician, Dr. Charles F. de Mey, four French sisters of Charity of the Order of Saint Paul Chartres, a jesuit priest and several other employees.

$50,000 were given to the colony by the Second Philippine Commission on October 27, 1902 for the creation of the Culion Leper Colony under the Director of Health Victor G. Heiser.



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