Welcome to Angels in Medicine, the site that highlights the work of medical humanitarians: individuals and organizations who alleviate suffering for vulnerable populations.
-----
In South Africa’s Eastern Cape, mentor mothers — HIV-positive women turned health workers — are transforming rural maternal care, proving that peer support can bridge critical healthcare gaps.
The Nepal Cleft and Burn Center, pioneered by Dr. Shankar Man Rai, revolutionized reconstructive surgery in Nepal, providing free treatment to over 20,000 patients while building local medical expertise.
Last time we learned about Dr. Thuy Le’s inspiration and mentorship that serve as a compass for her journey as a researcher in talaromycosis. Let’s dive deeper in this story to learn about her challenges and achievements, and her work at the Tropical Medicine Research Center (TMRC) in Vietnam and Duke University in the US.
The Fistula Foundation and Muso Health are revolutionizing healthcare delivery in developing nations, with the former providing critical surgeries for childbirth injuries and the latter deploying community health workers to reduce child mortality dramatically.
The team from International Medical Corps is delivering crucial care for the mind and body while the people of Asheville rebuild and recover.
Read older articles here.