Paul Farmer(1959-2022)

The extraordinary doctors and activists whose work 30 years ago to save lives in a rural Haitian village grew into a global battle in the halls of power for the right to health for all.

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Paul Farmer was born on 26 October 1959 in North Adams, Massachusetts, USA. He was married to Didi Bertrand. He died on 21 February 2022 in Butaro, Rwanda.

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Known for

Bending the Arc

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Self

2017

I Am Because We Are

8.2

Self

2008

PBS News Hour

7.6

TV Series

Self(as Dr. Paul Farmer)

Aristide and the Endless Revolution

8.0

Self

2005

Credits

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60 Minutes
7.4
TV Series
- Self - Haiti Relief Doctor
- Self - Partners in Health
- Self - Harvard Medical School
- 1999–2021
PBS News Hour
7.6
TV Series
- Self (as Dr. Paul Farmer)
- 2021
Why Am I Telling You This? With Bill Clinton
Podcast Series
- Self - Guest
- 2021–2022
Bending the Arc
8.0
- Self
- 2017
The Colbert Report
8.4
TV Series
- Self - Guest
- 2014
Charlie Rose
7.5
TV Series
- Self - Guest
- 2011–2013
Democracy Now!
7.3
TV Series
- Self
- 2010–2013
Piers Morgan Live
2.6
TV Series
- Self
- 2011
Frontline
8.6
TV Series
- Self - Co-Founder, Partners in Health
- 2010
I Am Because We Are
8.2
- Self
- 2008
Now on PBS
6.6
TV Series
- Self - Doctor
- 2005
Aristide and the Endless Revolution
8.0
- Self
- 2005
Arena
7.7
TV Series
- Self (as Dr. Paul Farmer)
- 1993

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Personal details

Official sites
- C-Span
- France's national library catalogue
Alternative name
- Dr. Paul Farmer
Born
- October 26, 1959
- North Adams, Massachusetts, USA
Died
- February 21, 2022
- Butaro, Rwanda(acute cardiac event)
Spouse
- Didi Bertrand? - February 2022 (his death, 3 children)
Publicity listings
- 2 Articles

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Trivia
Brother of Jeff Farmer.

Quotes
My success as a doctor has been dependent on people who can make sure patients and their families receive the services that we prescribe. The best delivery idea we've had, looking at chronic disease, has been community health workers who can accompany patients over time.