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Consultations, lab tests, ultrasound scans and treatment at 52 Sholanke Street, Akoka (Yaba), Lagos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Open Monday to Saturday, 9am&ndash;5pm, by appointment only.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/mascothealthcare.com\/setappointment.html\">Book an appointment<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/2348165866252\">WhatsApp us<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+2348165866252\">Call 0816 586 6252<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Our 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