Partners In Health Co-Founder Dr. Paul Farmer on private, public intersection of funds

The transcript discusses the importance of integrating public and private sectors in global health equity, using examples from Haiti and Rwanda. It highlights the success of a hospital in Rwanda, built with private funds but supported by the government, demonstrating the efficiency of combining private and public resources.

What was the initial realization about the healthcare facilities in Haiti?

• Private hospitals were unnecessary.

• Public facilities were fully operational.

• There was no need for private investment.

• Public clinics were underutilized.

What was the cost of building the hospital in northern Rwanda?

• $1 million

• $20 million

• $10 million

• $4.3 million

What percentage of salaries was covered by the Rwandan government within a year of the hospital's construction?

• 50%

• 30%

• 70%

• 90%

Why is private capital advantageous in healthcare projects?

• It is slower than public capital.

• It requires more approvals.

• It can move more quickly than public capital.

• It is less reliable.

What is the main theme of the discussion?

• The inefficiency of private hospitals.

• The need for public-private integration in global health.

• The superiority of public healthcare systems.

• The challenges of building hospitals in urban areas.