Paul Farmer
Born in 1959
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Paul Edward Farmer was a renowned medical anthropologist, physician, and humanitarian.
He co-founded Partners In Health, a non-profit organization focused on providing healthcare to underserved populations.
Farmer was a professor at Harvard Medical School and authored several influential books on global health and social inequality.
His work in Haiti and Rwanda earned him numerous accolades, including a MacArthur Foundation "genius" award.
Farmer dedicated his life to addressing healthcare disparities and promoting social justice.
He died in 2022 at age 62, leaving behind a legacy of compassionate care and advocacy for the world's poorest communities.
