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friend of his later recalled that Webb had lobbied for beds for mothers in the children's wards in
England, after observing that the practice had allayed fears and isolation for children in India. Following his retirement, Webb became director of the Child to Child programme which sought to encourage children in developing countries to share health issues with friends of family. In retirement he was engaged by
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