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The development of palliative care in Rwanda

African Palliative Care Association Conference

17 - 20 Sep 2013

Published: 25 Oct 2013

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Dr Christian Ntzimira - Medical Director at Kibagabaga Hospital in Kigali City, Rwanda

Dr Christian Ntzimira is the medical director at Kibagabaga Hospital in Kigali City, Rwanda. He talks to ecancer about the development of palliative care in Rwanda, the implementation of palliative care initiatives into their national policy, challenges they face regarding treatment options and his hopes for the future.

Read the conference report from the 4TH APCA conference on palliative care for free here.

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