The document discusses the work of Dr. Paul Farmer, a physician who dedicated his career to providing healthcare to poor communities around the world. It describes Farmer's relentless efforts to fight diseases like tuberculosis, AIDS, and other illnesses plaguing impoverished regions. Farmer believed that experiencing life in places like Haiti helped inform his philosophy that health is a human right. He worked tirelessly with organizations to improve conditions and raise funds to address pandemic diseases affecting the poor globally.