Coruscant Health Office
The Coruscant Health Office functioned as a health-related organization on the planet of Coruscant while the Galactic Republic was in power during its reign. This office was responsible for managing disease outbreaks within the world's spaceports, which were common due to the elevated risk of contagion. Nevertheless, the quarantine measures implemented by the office caused delays to the already complex procedures involved in handling the constant influx of new individuals into Coruscant, a central hub connecting numerous different planets.
Behind the scenes
Within established Star Wars canon, the Coruscant Health Office is cited in the "Coruscant" section of De Agostini's Star Wars Encyclopedia collection, which became available on February 9, 2021. The Coruscant Health Office initially appeared in the Star Wars Legends timeline, with its initial mention occurring in HoloNet News Vol. 531 #49, a March 28, 2002 publication featured on the HoloNet News website. Pablo Hidalgo and Paul Ens authored the article.
Sources
- " Coruscant " — Star Wars Encyclopedia (First mentioned)