Welcome to Angels in Medicine, the site that highlights the work of medical humanitarians. These individuals and organizations provide healthcare and alleviate suffering for vulnerable populations: the poor, victims of natural disasters and conflicts, and those unable to access quality care.
Dr. Wesler Lambert, a dedicated healthcare professional, has spent nearly three decades working with Partners In Health in Haiti, rising from an intern to become the executive director of Zanmi Lasante.
Drs. Mahli Brindamour and Ryan Meili, two Saskatoon-based physicians, spent six months volunteering in Lesotho with Partners in Health. Their experience treating tuberculosis patients in challenging conditions offered valuable lessons for their work in northern Saskatchewan.
Dr Aja Kuol, South Sudan’s first female ophthalmologist, travels to remote villages to perform life-changing eye surgeries, partnering with Mission Aviation Fellowship to reach the most isolated communities.
Dr. Richard Eidal reflects on his rewarding experience volunteering with Global Dental Relief in Nepal, providing much-needed dental care to underserved children and making a lasting impact on their lives.
A group of nurses in East Baltimore is piloting a bold plan to bring basic primary care to everybody no matter their age, income or insurance. Can this idea from abroad take root in the United States?