The Fabulous Fabienne
Discover how one dedicated nurse-midwife transformed a struggling health center in Madagascar into a thriving, community-led “WASH-Friendly” facility, improving lives and setting a new standard for quality care.
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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Survivors of Sexual Violence in the Darién Gap Receive Care in Costa Rica
Every day, hundreds of migrants arrive in Costa Rica after crossing the Darién Gap, a jungle that divides Colombia and Panama. In the facilities of EMI Sur, MSF expanded access to medical and psychological care services.
A Caring Embrace
In the Philippines, USAID-trained Indigenous community health workers like Flora are transforming lives by providing culturally-sensitive family planning services and strengthening primary health care systems in underserved areas.
Bringing Veterinary Care to Canada’s Northernmost, Under-resourced Territories
Dr. Jennifer Ogeer leads efforts to bring crucial animal care to Canada’s underserved northern regions. Through temporary clinics, vaccinations, and scholarships, Veterinarians Without Borders fosters community partnerships, improving both pet and human health in remote areas.
Saluting the Immunisation Workforce
Images captured by workers on the vaccination frontlines tell a complex, kaleidoscopic story. From VaccinesWork and the Geneva Learning Foundation.
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