Quote by Paul Farmer
The biggest public health challenge is rebuilding health systems.

The biggest public health challenge is rebuilding health systems. In other words, if you look at cholera or maternal mortality or tuberculosis in Haiti, theyre major problems in Haiti, but the biggest problem is rebuilding systems. – Paul Farmer

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Weve taken on the major health problems of the poorest – tuberculosis, maternal mortality, AIDS, malaria – in four countries. Weve scored some victories in the sense that weve cured or treated thousands and changed the discourse about what is possible. – Paul Farmer

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But if youre 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

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So I cant 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

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Wendy Malick and Valerie Bertinelli make fun of me, but I take care of my health – I dont abuse it. – Betty White

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Having good health, being able to breathe and be happy, thats one of the most beautiful gifts. On top of that, I have the gift to play music and make people happy through that. Im just telling you from my heart, Im so in love with life. – Roy Ayers

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Money is the most envied, but the least enjoyed. Health is the most enjoyed, but the least envied. – Charles Caleb Colton

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However, many skilled medical volunteers are turned away because community health centers cannot afford to cover their additional medical liability insurance. – Tim Murphy

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