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Stammtisch - Healthcare: The doctor will see you now

Kate Brady
July 20, 2018

Is there a doctor in the house? Germany's healthcare system gets a check-up on this week's podcast as host Damien McGuinness puts on his scrubs with AFP's Deborah Cole, and DW's Kate Brady and Rupert Wiederwald.

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