Our Network is a Precious Asset: From Massachusetts to the Gambia
VOSH/International and the Bansang Swiss Project collaborated to bring a retiring optometrist’s donated equipment to rural Gambia.
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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Helping a Health System Recover from War in Tigray, Ethiopia
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.
In the Shadow of Childbirth: The Silent Ravages of Obstetric Fistula in Cameroon’s Far North
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.
Visionary Humanitarian: Dr. Marty Spencer’s Journey to Restore Sight Worldwide
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.
Celluloid Heroes 2024
A short list of movies about real and fictional medical heroes, updated for 2024.
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