What the American public thinks is very important to the future of global health. Many people are moved by the idea that there is unnecessary suffering in the world, and we could do a lot to stop it. We have the technologies necessary to stop most of the suffering. Paul Farmer americanfutureglobal share on social
So I can't show you how, exactly, health care is a basic human right. But what I can argue is that no one should have to die of a disease that is treatable. Paul Farmer arguebasiccare Change image and share on social
I don't know much about climate change. But I'm pretty sure we better figure out what to do to lessen its impact - at least its health impact - and that's not going to happen unless you have a lot of young talent interested in these topics. Paul Farmer changeclimatefigure share on social
Everybody should be interested in access to primary and secondary education for everybody. Paul Farmer accesseducationinterest Change image and share on social
The thing about rights is that in the end you can't prove what should be considered a right. Paul Farmer considerendprove Change image and share on social
The human rights community has focused very narrowly on political and civil rights for many decades, and with reason, but now we have to ask how can we broaden the view. Paul Farmer broadencivilcommunity Change image and share on social
The idea that because you're born in Haiti you could die having a child. The idea that because you're born in you know Malawi your children may go to bed hungry. We want to take some of the chance out of that. Paul Farmer bearbedchance share on social
Some people talk about Haiti as being the graveyard of development projects. Paul Farmer developmentgraveyardhaiti Change image and share on social
But if you're asking my opinion, I would argue that a social justice approach should be central to medicine and utilized to be central to public health. This could be very simple: the well should take care of the sick. Paul Farmer approacharguecare share on social