PREHMIS - Primary Health Care

The following people have contributed to the development of Prehmis:

• Marcel Berteler [marcel AT berteler DOT co DOT za] - Lead Developer / Architect
• Kevin Cyster [kcyster AT gmail DOT com] - Senior Developer
• Doug Smith [doug.smith AT capetown DOT gov DOT za] - Developer
• Mark Watson [mark DOT g DOT watson AT gmail DOT com] - Developer
• Pako Nawala [pakonawala AT gmail DOT com] - Junior Developer
• Chantal Lyner [chantal DOT lyner AT capetown DOT gov DOT za - Senior Developer
• Johann Daniels [johann DOT daniels AT capetown DOT gov DOT za] - Business Consultant

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