One Man’s Trash Is Another Man’s Treasure (Part III)
A chance meeting with a teenager who was not at school may have changed his life. An excerpt from Danielle Butin’s heartfelt story of the Afya Foundation.
Welcome to Angels in Medicine, the site that highlights the work of medical humanitarians. These individuals and organizations provide healthcare and alleviate suffering for vulnerable populations: the poor, victims of natural disasters and conflicts, and those unable to access quality care.
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A chance meeting with a teenager who was not at school may have changed his life. An excerpt from Danielle Butin’s heartfelt story of the Afya Foundation.
Professor Binagwaho’s remarkable journey in the field of global health began when she returned to Rwanda in 1996, just two years after the devastating 1994 genocide against the Tutsi.
Since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, International Medical Corps has expanded its work throughout the country. Here’s a look at how they’ve helped, in words and photos.
Jaykumar Menon’s nonprofits are transforming global health by using open-source strategies to create and distribute medicines.
Dr. Patrick Loehrer received the 2023 ASCO Humanitarian Award for his work to expand cancer care globally, including co-founding an oncology program in Kenya that now treats thousands annually.
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