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An 'oasis' for sick children

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This week, we visit the only home in France built specifically for seriously ill children, many of them nearing the end of their life. Neither a house nor a hospital, Oasis is an alternative which has proven a haven for sick children and their families.

Added on the 11/11/2012 12:22:41 - Copyright : France 24 FR

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