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In this post we explore the symptoms of culture shock, how to deal with them, and how they are in fact crucial to your development as a human being.

Pashupatinath temple is a huge structure that looms over the banks of the Bagmati river, which ultimately joins the holy river Ganges. Hindu cremation ceremonies take place here on an industrial scale. Visitors are invited to observe the rituals which might seem a little strange, but to Hindus death is an important part of the journey of life.

In an interview with Macmillan GP Adviser Dr Charles Campion Smith, we discuss the reality of palliative care in Africa. Having recently from a trip to introduce palliative care in a northern region of Tanzania, Dr Campion Smith shares his insight into the needs and current provision of this vital service in the context of East Africa.