If any country was a mine-shaft canary for the reintroduction of cholera, it was Haiti - and we knew it. And in retrospect, more should have been done to prepare for cholera... which can spread like wildfire in Haiti... This was a big rebuke to all of us working in public health and health care in Haiti.
Everybody should be interested in access to primary and secondary education for everybody.
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Education is a fundamental right that everyone should have access to, regardless of their background.
Paul Farmer emphasizes the importance of ensuring that both primary and secondary education is accessible to all individuals. He highlights the belief that education is not just a privilege for a few, but a fundamental right that can empower individuals and uplift communities. Access to education is vital for personal and societal growth, making it a shared responsibility to advocate for and support educational opportunities for everyone.
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In a speech advocating for educational reform, a speaker might quote Paul Farmer to emphasize the need for equitable access to schools.
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