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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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.
Healthcare in Action, a California medical group that exclusively serves homeless people, has tapped into growing demand and funding for street medicine services. Three years in, the innovative nonprofit is raking in revenue and serving thousands of people who otherwise might flock to the hospital for high-cost care.
Female ophthalmologists are spearheading a remarkable transformation in eye care in Indonesia’s West Nusa Tenggara province. Led by pioneers like Dr. Siti Farida, these dedicated professionals are tackling one of the world’s highest blindness rates, restoring sight and hope to thousands.
Mozambique introduced the malaria vaccine in its worst-hit province on 5 August 2024.
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