Jim Yong Kim (physician)

Jim Yong Kim is a physician and global health expert renowned for his leadership in improving health systems worldwide. He co-founded the Partners In Health organization, which delivers healthcare to underserved populations. Kim served as President of the World Bank from 2012 to 2019, where he focused on reducing poverty and expanding access to health, education, and financial services, especially in developing countries. His work emphasizes the importance of innovative, equitable solutions to complex health challenges, combining medical knowledge with policy and economic strategies to promote global development and health equity.