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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Grenada’s healthcare system received a $100,000 boost from the Afya Foundation, strengthening primary care services. The partnership demonstrated the power of collaboration in transforming healthcare delivery and accessibility in small island nations.
Driven by haunting memories from her Ethiopian childhood, Dr. Migs Muldrow is on a mission to make motherhood safer in the country’s most remote regions through her nonprofit, Village Health Partnership.
Midwife and activist Neha Mankani captivated people at Direct Relief on International Women’s Day, sharing her tireless work aiding women affected by Pakistan’s devastating 2022 floods. Through a powerful documentary and insightful discussion, Mankani shed light on the critical role of midwives in the face of climate change and gender inequity.
A group of Chattanooga State Community College students traveled to Knoxville in January 2024 to provide free dental care to underserved communities, working with Remote Area Medical.
A chance meeting with a teenager who was not at school may have changed his life. An excerpt from Danielle Butin’s heartfelt story of the Afya Foundation.
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