Fred Hollows became a doctor driven by his commitment to social justice and a desire to improve health outcomes for disadvantaged communities. He was particularly inspired by the suffering he witnessed during his time as a medical student and his experiences in rural Australia and overseas. Hollows focused on ophthalmology to address preventable blindness, aiming to provide accessible eye care for all, particularly in impoverished areas. His pioneering work and humanitarian efforts transformed eye health services, leaving a lasting legacy in global health.
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Yes, Fred Hollows is an Australian scientist.
it was 1992 when Fred hollows created the Fred hollows foundation which makes him 63
Fred Hollows died from metastatic cancer.
Fred Hollows died in Sydney, Australia
Fred Hollows studied Ophthalmology, which is studding diseases of the eyes.
Fred's full name is Frederick Cossom Hollows
Fred Hollows was one of four children, his brothers being Colin, John and Maurice Hollows, sons of Joseph and Clarice Hollows.
fred hollows mother was called clarice and his fathers name was joseph. Clarice and Joseph hollows
Fred Hollows was born on the ninth of April 1929.
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fred hollows was educated at home with his family in new zealand 1929.