12 August 2026

His wedding guests gave $6k to fund a health startup. Now it's won a $3 million prize

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His wedding guests gave $6k to fund a health startup. Now it's won a $3 million prize

Dr. Raj Panjabi founded Last Mile Health to bring healthcare to people living in remote areas. The group is the 2026 recipient of the Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize. (Image credit: Last Mile Health)

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