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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The University of Cincinnati’s Remote Area Medical chapter organized a free clinic serving 235 patients. Their efforts highlight the critical need for accessible healthcare in both rural and urban communities.
SHOFCO, a grassroots organization, revolutionized water access in Kibera, Nairobi, Kenya, with an aerial piping system. Their innovative approach has tackled waterborne illnesses and improved community health.
With tailored support, women who are blind are gaining the education, skills, and confidence to build a brighter, more independent future. From UNHCR.
Imagine future doctors learning not just from textbooks, but from the heart of Boston’s communities. That’s the vision of Harvard Medical School’s Office for Community-Centered Medical Education, where Daniel Palazuelos is reshaping how tomorrow’s physicians understand health, equity, and the people they’ll serve.
After more than a quarter century, Samanthi Priyangika Dias still finds her work “fascinating”. She also wishes the contributions of public health midwives were better valued.
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