Dr. Paul Farmer, a public health icon, unexpectedly dies at the age of 62. Get to know his mourning wife and his family here.
Dr. Paul Farmer, unfortunately, died at the age of 62 in Rwanda. He was a renowned American physician and philanthropist.
He was described as a man with a kind heart who made an impact on many people during his lifetime. People have been taking Twitter to share tributes to the public health icon and mourn the loss.
Dr. Farmer was also a co-founder of Partners In Health (PIH). It is a non-government organization focusing on healthcare for the vulnerable.
In addition, he was also part of President Paul Kagame’s Presidential Advisory Council (PAC).
The founder of the Chancellor and Founder of the University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) has left an amazing impact on people.
Who Is Didi Bertrand Farmer? Dr. Paul Farmer Wife Mourning His Death
Dr. Paul Farmer was married to his wife Didi Bertrand Farmer who is mourning her husband’s death.
She is a Haitian medical anthropologist and community health specialist. She has led many initiatives at Partners In Health (PIH).
Her recent work focuses on empowering girls and young women in Haiti, Rwanda. The couple has three children together.
The Florida native Paul used to reside in Miami with his wife and children.
How Did Partners In Health Founder Dr. Paul Farmer Die? Obituary Details
The cause of PIH founder Dr. Paul Farmer’s death is not immediately known as of now. However, as per the tweet, he unexpectedly passed away in his sleep.
He has never spoken about any health issues in the past. Prior to the pandemic, he devoted his life to fighting every major epidemic that had hit the countries.
Paul had worked in different fields like HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, cholera, Ebola, Zika & chikungunya, and most recently COVID-19.
The recipient of many awards, Dr. Paul’s recent was the 2020 Berggruen Prize for Philosophy and Culture, and its $1 million cash award
Dr. Paul Farmer Tribute On Twitter
Dr. Paul Farmer’s death has shocked many people as he had an impact on several lives. Twitter has been flooding with tweets paying tributes to him on the platform.
People have been remembering him for his various works in his lifetime. He is survived by his wife and his three children.