Quote by Paul Farmer on Treatable Diseases and Health

„What I can argue is that no one should have to die of a disease that is treatable.“

Dr. Paul Edward FarmerPaul Farmer emphasizes that no one should die from a treatable disease. A call for better access to healthcare.
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Dr. Paul Edward Farmer was an American medical anthropologist and physician.

Quote by Paul Farmer on disease treatment and access to healthcare.


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Paul Farmer quote about treatable diseases and the importance of accessible healthcare

Dr. Paul Edward Farmer was an American medical anthropologist and physician. He earned his doctorate at Harvard University and served there as a professor and head of the Department of Global Health and Social Medicine at Harvard Medical School. His work focused on global health and social justice in medicine.

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