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Exhibition - Becoming a Doctor in Equatorial Africa

Dive into the human and medical journey of Albert Schweitzer in Gabon, where his path reveals a revolutionary approach. Rather than importing European models, Schweitzer invented a medicine deeply rooted in its environment, based on listening, respect, and a genuine understanding of local populations.

His hospital, a symbol of this ethic, embodies the "respect for life" through architectural choices and active collaboration with communities.

This exhibition is not just a tribute: it invites reflection on the meeting of cultures and the adaptation of knowledge to specific contexts. Following the footsteps of the Nobel Peace Prize laureate, explore how his work and thought continue to resonate today as a call to act for a fairer and more humane world.

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Exhibition - Becoming a Doctor in Equatorial Africa

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Centre schweitzer

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