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 Package: naomi
 Title: Naomi Model for Subnational HIV Estimates
-Version: 2.10.8
+Version: 2.10.9
 Authors@R:
     person(given = "Jeff",
            family = "Eaton",
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 * Remove two-year ahead projection (`*.T2`) indicators from PEPFAR Target Setting Tool output.
 
 # naomi 2.10.7
+
 * Add example datasets for 28 district, dropping the `District + Metro` level.
   Datasets are saved in `extdata/demo-district28`.