Welcome to Angels in Medicine, the site that highlights the work of medical humanitarians: individuals and organizations who alleviate suffering for vulnerable populations.
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In partnership with Birth Center Equity, five nonprofit organizations receive funding to expand maternity care in underserved communities across the United States. From Direct Relief.
Dr Ahmed Lugelo of Rabies Free Africa knows that saving dogs from rabies means protecting children from a brutal end. From Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance
The Ukrainian Midwives’ Union is training paramedics and other first responders to support women giving birth in emergency settings. From Direct Relief
AVESA is providing emergency sexual and reproductive health care for the thousands of people still living in temporary shelters.
Jay Patel returned to Kenya and built the AI behind PROMPTS, Jacaranda Health’s free text service that answers pregnant women’s questions and sends urgent cases to nurses. It now reaches millions of mothers in Kenya and other countries.
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