Isingiro Hospital

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Isingiro Hospital
Directed by Hillie Molenaar
Joop van Wijk
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  • 1992 (1992)
CountryNetherlands

Isingiro Hospital is a 1992 Dutch documentary film, made by directors Hillie Molenaar and Joop van Wijk about the patients of the Isingiro Hospital, located in the rural area of North West Tanzania. The documentary shows patients and doctors who are fighting a battle against HIV, malaria and meningitis.

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