1. Paul Farmer (Anthropologist)

Paul Farmer was an American physician and anthropologist known for his work in global health and human rights. He co-founded Partners In Health, an organization that provides healthcare to impoverished communities worldwide. Farmer emphasized the importance of social justice in medicine, advocating for equitable access to healthcare regardless of one's socio-economic status. His research focused on the links between poverty and health, and he worked particularly in Haiti and Rwanda, addressing diseases like tuberculosis and HIV. Farmer's approach combined medical practice with a deep understanding of cultural and social factors, significantly influencing global health initiatives.