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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Ms. Robbins shares her challenging journey with cutaneous leishmaniasis, from misdiagnosis to founding the Leishmaniasis Advocacy Network. This interview from DNDi highlights urgent needs for awareness, affordable treatment, and patient-centered care.
In remote communities across Mali, Red Cross volunteers are overcoming immense obstacles to find zero-dose and under-vaccinated children and put them on a path to a safe and healthy future. From Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance.
The Cameron Award, from the RCSI School for Population Health, honors Professor Agnes Binagwaho for her transformative work rebuilding Rwanda’s health system and advancing equitable healthcare access in resource-limited settings worldwide.
Younger voices are better heard by their peers, say health workers campaigning for improved HPV vaccine uptake. From Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance.
Dr. Lloyd B. Williams, recipient of the 2025 American Academy of Ophthalmology Outstanding Humanitarian Service Award, and long-time volunteer with Cure Blindness Project, embodies selflessness and dedication in his mission to restore sight worldwide.
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