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“Western doctors are like poor plumbers. They treat a splashing tube by cleaning up the water. These plumbers are extremely apt at drying up the water, constantly inventing new, expensive, and refined methods of drying up water. Somebody should teach them how to close the tap.”

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Denis Parsons Burkitt
Denis Parsons Burkitt

Denis Parsons Burkitt was a renowned doctor known for his contributions to the study of tropical diseases and cancer. Born on February 28, 1911, and passing away on March 23, 1993, Burkitt's research in Africa led to the discovery of Burkitt lymphoma, a common cancer in children in Africa. more

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