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Barbara Boxer: “How is it possible that there are only two fistula surgeons in all of eastern Congo, given the scope of the crisis?”

On the recordMay 12, 2009
How is it possible that there are only two fistula surgeons in all of eastern Congo, given the scope of the crisis?
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Barbara Boxer
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Questioning the lack of medical resources for women suffering in Congo.

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