CF in Pakistan – A Doctor’s Crusade for Change (2 of 3)

Born in Pakistan and currently practicing Pediatric Respiratory Medicine in the UK, Dr. Ali Akbar shares insights from his decades of dedication and work to improve the lives of those with cystic fibrosis in Pakistan. Meet the medical teams and families in Pakistan that Dr. Akbar supports through CF clinics and education to improve medical care. Gain a better understanding of the obstacles overcome, and the needs still to be met to create change in Dr. Akbar's native country. As Dr. Akbar shares, “The disparities in the care between the West and the East, we can equalize that. All patients deserve to have a good standard of care wherever they are.” This is Part 2 of a 3-part series. 

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