Paul Farmer
American anthropologist and physician
Born
Died
2022
4 years ago — 63 years old
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
United States
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An anthropologist and physician contributed significantly to global health care. Co-founded Partners In Health in 1987, focusing on providing healthcare to impoverished communities in developing countries. Promoted the idea that healthcare is a human right, advocating for equitable access to medical services. Worked extensively in Haiti, Rwanda, and other countries, addressing infectious diseases and tuberculosis. Integrated community-based care with medical education, helping develop programs that trained local health care workers.
Co-founded Partners In Health
Promoted healthcare as a human right
Worked extensively in Haiti and Rwanda
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