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Fred Hollows

Fred Hollows was born in New Zealand in 1929 and died on February the 10, 1993. His family was religious, and Fred thought he'd like to be a missionary, but he changed his mind after doing some work at a mental hospital. Fred decided to become a doctor and eventually specialise in eye surgery

Fred Hallows came from New Zealand and In 1960, Fred got a job in Australia. Five years later he was head of the Eye Department at a Sydney hospital.

Fred always believed strongly in equality for all people. He was told about the need for Aboriginal health services in Sydney. He took up the cause, and helped set up the first Aboriginal Medical Service.

Fred Hollows made a major impact on health all over the world!