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“The idea that some lives matter less is the root of all that is wrong with the world.”

Quote by Paul Farmer

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Paul Farmer is an American medical anthropologist born on October 26, 1959. He has had a profound impact in the field of global health, particularly in the research and policy of tropical diseases and public health. Farmer is known for his work in providing medical services and advocating for social justice in impoverished areas. more

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