Angola: Governor Reiterates Importance of Health Service Humanization

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Angola: Governor Reiterates Importance of Health Service Humanization

[ANGOP] Moçâmedes -- The governor of south-west Namibe province, Archer Mangueira, Saturday in Moçâmedes reiterated the importance of reinforcing the humanisation of health services, having as a primary attention the patient.

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