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Paul Farmer

Overview

  • Born
    October 26, 1959 · North Adams, Massachusetts, USA
  • Died
    February 21, 2022 · Butaro, Rwanda (acute cardiac event)
  • Birth name
    Paul Edward Farmer Jr.

Biography

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

Family

  • Spouse
      Didi Bertrand(? - February 2022) (his death, 3 children)

Trivia

  • Brother of Jeff Farmer.
  • Physician. Presley Professor of Medical Anthropology at Harvard University.
  • Recipient of a 1993 MacArthur Foundation "genius grant".

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.

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