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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Biomedical engineer Britta Johnston helped transform Build Health International’s approach to medical equipment training, bringing practical solutions to resource-constrained healthcare settings across Africa.
Dr. Monique Wasunna, a pioneering African medical researcher, has transformed neglected disease treatment through DNDi, championing locally-led research while fighting against colonial-era medical research legacies.
In South Africa’s Eastern Cape, mentor mothers — HIV-positive women turned health workers — are transforming rural maternal care, proving that peer support can bridge critical healthcare gaps.
The Nepal Cleft and Burn Center, pioneered by Dr. Shankar Man Rai, revolutionized reconstructive surgery in Nepal, providing free treatment to over 20,000 patients while building local medical expertise.
Last time we learned about Dr. Thuy Le’s inspiration and mentorship that serve as a compass for her journey as a researcher in talaromycosis. Let’s dive deeper in this story to learn about her challenges and achievements, and her work at the Tropical Medicine Research Center (TMRC) in Vietnam and Duke University in the US.
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