Dr. Paul Farmer was a globally renowned physician, anthropologist, and co-founder of Partners In Health. Though best known for his work in global health equity and infectious diseases, his contributions to hepatology in under-resourced regions were significant—bringing liver care to marginalized populations. While he passed away in 2022, his legacy continues to inspire advancements in global hepatology and compassionate care.

Clinical Interests:

Liver disease in underserved populations

Hepatitis B and C in developing countries

Social determinants of liver health

Equity-based public health systems

Affiliations (at time of passing):

Professor of Global Health and Social Medicine, Harvard Medical School

Chief Strategist, Partners In Health

Visiting Consultant, Hospital Kuala Lumpur (under collaborative projects)

Career Highlights:

Revolutionized public health delivery for liver and infectious diseases

Author of seminal works on health equity and clinical anthropology

Established liver disease programs in Haiti, Rwanda, and parts of Southeast Asia

Recipient of the MacArthur Fellowship and multiple honorary doctorates

Treatments Promoted/Developed:

Community-based hepatitis treatment programs

Antiviral therapy access in low-income regions

Scalable liver screening and diagnostic tools

Culturally sensitive liver health education