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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Zackie Achmat, a South African health and political activist, receives the first Paul Farmer Award for Global Health Equity from McGill University. His lifelong dedication to fighting for justice and equality has improved the health of millions in South Africa.
VOSH/International and the Bansang Swiss Project collaborated to bring a retiring optometrist’s donated equipment to rural Gambia.
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 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.
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.
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