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Paul Farmer was an American medical anthropologist and physician. He was the Kolokotrones University Professor of Global Health and Social Medicine at Harvard Medical School, chief of the Division of Global Health Equity at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, and co-founder and chief strategist of Partners In Health (PIH).
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Paul Farmer, a renowned physician and anthropologist, dedicated his life to providing healthcare for the world's most vulnerable populations. He co-founded Partners In Health (PIH), a global health organization committed to delivering high-quality healthcare in resource-poor settings.
Early Life
Born in North Adams, Massachusetts, Farmer spent part of his childhood in Florida before attending Duke University. His experiences with Haitian migrant workers early in life sparked a lifelong commitment to social justice and global health.
Career
Farmer co-founded Partners In Health, working extensively in Haiti, Rwanda, and other countries to combat infectious diseases like tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS. He pioneered community-based treatment strategies, emphasizing the importance of addressing social determinants of health. He also held professorships at Harvard Medical School and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
Personal Life
Paul Farmer was married to Didi Bertrand Farmer, with whom he had three children. He passed away unexpectedly in Rwanda in 2022.
Awards
Farmer received numerous awards and honors for his humanitarian work, including a MacArthur Fellowship and the Carter Award for Human Rights.
Channel Credits
Partners In Health
2007 -
Partners In Health is a global health organization committed to making health care a human right for all, prioritizing those most in need.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Paul Farmer?
Paul Farmer was an American medical anthropologist and physician known for his work in global health and social medicine.
What role did Paul Farmer have at Harvard Medical School?
Paul Farmer was the Kolokotrones University Professor of Global Health and Social Medicine at Harvard Medical School.
What position did Paul Farmer hold at Brigham and Women’s Hospital?
Paul Farmer was the chief of the Division of Global Health Equity at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston.
What organization did Paul Farmer co-found?
Paul Farmer co-founded Partners In Health (PIH).
What was Paul Farmer's role at Partners In Health?
Paul Farmer served as the chief strategist of Partners In Health.
What is the mission of Partners In Health?
The mission of Partners In Health is to make health care a human right for all people, starting with those who need it most.
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As of 2025, Paul YouTube channels collectively have over 253.7K subscribers, more than 107.6M views, and have uploaded over 10.9K videos.
First name
Paul
Last name
Farmer
Birthdate
October 26, 1959
Age 65
Birth location
North Adams, MA, US
Years active
2007 - present
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