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

NPRWednesday, August 12, 2026 at 1:00 PM

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

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Why it matters
This story shapes how governments, markets, and the public read the international order today. 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. Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to His and Now.

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What happened

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.

Why it matters

This story shapes how governments, markets, and the public read the international order today.

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

  2. Story is in today’s RedScroll edition. Follow the original source for updates.

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Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to His and Now.

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