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Health Startup Wins Major Prize

Updated 2026-08-12 13:25 UTC 1 source Positive

Dr. Raj Panjabi's health startup Last Mile Health has won a $3 million prize for its work in bringing healthcare to remote areas. The funding will support the organization’s mission of improving access to medical services.

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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 H. Hilton Humanitarian Prize.

2026-08-12 13:00 UTC