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THE Health Ministry says the panel of independent experts investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of six-year-old Jasher Francois have been given an additional week to complete its report.

The report was supposed to be submitted on August 20. The new deadline for its submission is August 25.

In a statement, the ministry said the extension will allow the panel to conduct a more thorough and holistic examination of all aspects of care received.