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Palliative Care in South Africa: Serving with Dignity, Every Day

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In this special Hospice Week episode, we speak to Tertia Berger, Interim CEO of the APCC and CEO of Stepping Stone Hospice, about the crucial role of palliative care in South Africa.

We explore:
The misconceptions around hospice care
The incredible training behind the scenes
Serving both insured and uninsured communities
How non-profits maintain world-class standards
The powerful human stories that fuel this work

Whether you’ve experienced hospice firsthand or have yet to walk through those doors, this episode will change how you think about care, community, and compassion.

#HospiceCare #PalliativeSupport #HealthcareInSA
8 May English South Africa Business · Non-Profit

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