Dr. Paul Farmer, the founder of Boston-based Partners In Health, died unexpectedly while in Rwanda on Monday. He was 62 years old.
The global health nonprofit confirmed the renowned physician, author and humanitarian’s death.
Farmer co-founded Partners In Health in 1987 with the goal of bringing high quality health care to people in poverty settings.
He was the recipient of numerous honors, including the Outstanding International Physician Award from the American Medical Association.
Farmer earned his medical degree from Harvard Medical School, where he was chair of the Department of Global Health and Social Medicine.
Dr. Paul Farmer cause of death
Paul Farmer died unexpectedly whiles sleeping.
The cause of his death is yet to be ascertained.
Was Dr. Paul Farmer married? Did Dr. Paul Farmer have children?
He is survived by his wife Didi and their three children.
Dr. Paul Farmer net worth
He left behind a net worth estimated at around $1.4 million dollars.
When is Dr. Paul Farmer funeral? Date, time, venue, burial service, obituary poster
The news comes as a big loss to the family.
And at the right time they communicate the funeral plans to the general public.
