A legacy of disease

ABSTRACT

[...]one of the world's most prominent global health advocates, he started this journey in 1987 by co-founding Partners in Health, a non-governmental organisation delivering care to the world's poorest by partnering with local governments. Over time, he came to lead pioneering efforts in health system strengthening in such settings that have had a remarkable impact. Colonial players invested in railroads rather than health care and health infrastructure for the locals, setting the stage for Ebola's catastrophic destruction decades later.