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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In the Far North of Cameroon, obstetric fistula plunges thousands of women into devastating silence and stigmatization. Thanks to ALIMA and its partners, they benefit from free care and social reintegration. Haouat and Josiane have regained their dignity and hope after years of suffering, thanks to reconstructive surgery.
Dr. Marty Spencer, 2024 ASCRS Humanitarian Award recipient, has devoted more than 35 years to treating cataract blindness globally. His work with Seva Canada has transformed eye care access in developing countries, focusing on sustainable solutions.
A short list of movies about real and fictional medical heroes, updated for 2024.
Project Street Vet, in collaboration with the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office, provides free veterinary care to pets of unhoused individuals in Oceanside, California, building trust with the community.
Less than 20 miles from the front lines of the war in Yemen, the health center of Mafraq Al Mokha provides care free of charge in a region abandoned by much of the international community.
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