“If access to health care is considered a human right, who is considered human enough to have that right?”
Quote by Paul Farmer
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Pathologies of Power: Health, Human Rights, and the New War on the Poor
Pathologies of Power delves into the complex relationship between health and human rights, analyzing the effects of societal policies on vulnerable populations. The author critically assesses the challenges faced by the poor in accessing healthcare and the broader implications of power imbalances in these areas. more
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Paul Farmer
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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