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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Over 143,000 displaced people live in overcrowded, unsanitary conditions in Congo’s Rusayo camp, fueling a severe cholera outbreak. To combat the epidemic, the WHO has established treatment centers and introduced prevention measures including disinfection, oral rehydration points, and vaccines.
Salih Mohammed, 60, believed he’d be blind for life. Instead, he made history for being the first person in Eritrea to be able to see after a successful cornea transplant.
“A day after surgery, Santina was able to see and walk home alone, and she was able to recognize and greet many people she knew before she lost her sight.”
SIRUM enables pharmacies and health facilities to donate unused medicine through its collection system. It then redistributes the unopened, unexpired drugs to community partners like free clinics and charitable pharmacies.
Partners In Health is transforming multidrug-resistant tuberculosis care in Sierra Leone through their support of Lakka Government Hospital, leading to greatly improved treatment outcomes. However, challenges remain in expanding access to diagnosis and care across the country.
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