Ophelia Dahl, co-founder of Partners in Health (PIH), receives Harvard’s prestigious Radcliffe Medal for her contribution towards healthcare and social justice.
Paul Farmer’s legacy: Dahl discusses the loss of PIH co-founder Paul Farmer and the path forward, by focusing on aspirational work and pushing the limits of what is possible in global health.
* PIH aims to continue supporting the public sector and building large communities of partners, donors, and collaborations for a more equitable health system.
Working with governments: Dahl emphasizes that PIH’s success comes from establishing connections and collaborations with local health officials, ministers of health, and presidents, ensuring that local needs are taken into consideration.
Avoiding the “savior” stereotype: PIH employs mostly local people and listens to the needs of the communities they serve, rather than imposing their own ideas.
Challenges in global health: Dahl sees debt forgiveness, universal healthcare, and decolonizing institutions around global governance as important pieces for the future, and emphasizes support for healthcare equity programs and centers.
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