Infections and Inequalities

A physician-anthropologist with over 15 years of experience, Paul Farmer shares his firsthand account of battling AIDS and tuberculosis in impoverished areas of Haiti and Peru. He sheds light on the modern inequality that plagues the poor in the form of infectious diseases like Ebola and cholera. This book challenges traditional beliefs about epidemiology and healthcare, highlighting the larger global and local factors that contribute to the spread of disease among vulnerable populations. Despite the heartbreaking stories of suffering, Farmer's account is ultimately hopeful and offers potential solutions for treating those most in need.