An Innovative University and Non‑Governmental Organization Partnership in Global Health: Application of the Brocher Declaration to 20 Years of Collaboration in Kenya
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5334/aogh.5383 | Journal eISSN: 2214-9996
Language: English
Page range: 95 - 95
Submitted on: Jun 9, 2026
Accepted on: Aug 22, 2026
Published on: Sep 16, 2026
Published by: Ubiquity Press
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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