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Summary:Lambarene, the jungle hospital of Dr Albert Schweitzer, a few hours before he died in September. The lepers and other patients he had served for so long kept a vigil near his sick bed, but there was no hope of recovery. He died at the age of 90 in the place where he chose to die. For the local people his hospital is now the SchweitzerShrine.
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Location:GABON LAMBARENE
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