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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Somerset County Sheriff Dale P. Lancaster and addiction medicine director Dr. Alane O’Connor spearhead an innovative program offering extended-release buprenorphine injections to inmates, significantly improving post-release treatment continuation and reducing overdose risks.
Dr. Rakesh Ghimire, a key figure in Nepal’s public health initiatives, spearheaded efforts to ban hazardous pesticides. His work with the country’s pesticide regulatory board has led to a significant reduction in suicide rates.
Zackie Achmat, a South African health and political activist, receives the first Paul Farmer Award for Global Health Equity from McGill University. His lifelong dedication to fighting for justice and equality has improved the health of millions in South Africa.
VOSH/International and the Bansang Swiss Project collaborated to bring a retiring optometrist’s donated equipment to rural Gambia.
Over the past year, MSF teams have helped Abiy Adi Hospital in the Tigray region of Ethiopia slowly recover from the impacts of war and improve its capacity to provide care.
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