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 May, a Global Dental Relief team returned to Leh, in the Himalayan region of Ladakh in northern India, where many children received their first dental care in the group’s first clinic using only white fillings.
War has strained Ukraine’s HIV programs, but capacity built years earlier has kept most prevention and treatment in place. From Think Global Health.
The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) has selected Cure Blindness Project Board Chair and 27-year volunteer Dr. Matthew Oliva as recipient of its 2026 AAO Outstanding Humanitarian Service Award.
In Shahimardan, nurse Nilyufar Tursunova says patient explanation of immunisation science is all nervous parents really need. From Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance and VaccinesWork.
Donated growth hormone is helping children catch up to their peers before time runs out. From Direct Relief.
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