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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From 3.5 million cases to only 10 worldwide. The Carter Center’s four-decade campaign against Guinea worm is making history. When eradicated, it will be the first disease defeated purely through community action, without a vaccine or medicine.
When Andisa was growing up in southwestern Uganda, the Twa people lived in forests and mistrusted outsiders – let alone western medicine and vaccines. Today, the health worker is helping to change that. From Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance.
The Octopi microscope autonomously analyzes blood samples in minutes, detecting malaria-infected cells among millions. Its creators hope it will accelerate the fight against malaria. From Stanford Report.
As we step into a new year of promise and purpose, we are inspired to continue delivering vital medical relief services, health education, and clean water and sanitation systems that will improve life for the people of the Peruvian Amazon.
In a sandy area of southern Ethiopia, affected by malnutrition, climate shocks, water scarcity, and lack of healthcare, new life continues to emerge in the remote hospital of Hargelle, in Afder. From ALIMA.
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