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.
Colorado Coalition for the Homeless, a health center with multiple locations, also owns thousands of units of housing, which are key to supporting health, particularly for people recovering from substance use disorders.
Through his charitable organization Beast Philanthropy, this 24-year old viral video creator has amassed an army of fans and leveraged his online influence to raise millions for costly healthcare, bringing relief one stunt at a time.
A British couple’s retirement plans went up in smoke when they launched a small initiative to help Phuket’s stray dogs. Twenty years later, their efforts have sparked a rabies revolution across Thailand, rescuing countless animals and humans from this deadly disease.
Tovela works to raise awareness of HIV testing services amongst sex workers and their clients, as well as members of other key populations, in her home city of Maputo, the capital of Mozambique.
There is little awareness around malnutrition in the underserved communities of Kampala, the capital of Uganda. Symptoms are often believed to be a sign of evil. Since 2020, FHI 360 has provided technical assistance in Kampala to train community health workers and nutritionists.